Breaking the cycle of adolescent violence through professional support
If your child is acting out, or using violence or abuse to intimidate or control you, it’s important to understand their behaviour and help them get back onto the right path again.
At Family Life, we’re committed to family safety and helping young people thrive. Although Family Life does not currently offer Adolescent Violence specific programs, we have a number of services that may be able to assist; including Family Services Support, Counselling and/or Parenting Groups. The appropriate services will provide support to you and your family, taking the Adolescent Violence that may be occuring within your home into consideration during the period of support, in order help re-establish a harmonious household.
Is my child really violent?
There are a number of warning signs that your child is using abusive or violent behaviour.
Physical:
- Hitting, punching, shoving, kicking, spitting
- Breaking and throwing things
- Abusive and bullying behaviour to siblings
- Cruelty to pets
Emotional:
- Verbal abuse, swearing, yelling, put downs
- Playing mind games
- Making threats to run away, hurt or kill themselves
Financial:
- Demanding money or purchases you can’t afford
- Stealing money or possessions
- Incurring debts that you have to pay.
Who do I contact for assistance?
Please contact the Orange Door on 1800 319 353 if you feel you are currently experiencing and need support with Adolescent Violence in your home.
The Orange Door will refer you to the most appropriate service. If you would like further information around counselling or the parenting groups that Family Life offers, please refer to our website, contact our office on 03 8599 5433 or complete our Request for Support with Family Life form.
