# @victoriapolice on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DIP53p5tlA6
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/29220841-victoriapolice-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-04-10T02:00:11.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Victoria Police (@victoriapolice) — https://gondola.cc/victoriapolice

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When Detective Senior Constable Josh Guy left school in regional Victoria, he went on to study science in the hope that one day he could change the world. ⁣
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He quickly realised he saw more value in changing the world for one person at a time. That’s when he joined Victoria Police. ⁣
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Josh now finds himself working across specialist areas including Sexual Offences, Child Abuse and Family Violence – in our eyes, helping change lives every day.⁣
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His passion for working with and helping victims stemmed from an incident he attended, where a woman was abused throughout her entire life, leading to such poor self-esteem that she required hospitalisation. ⁣
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“I knew when I met that woman, that I wanted to do everything I could to help her and others, in situations where they feel completely helpless.”⁣
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Given the difficult and sensitive nature of the work, Josh knows he can rely on his colleagues, his family, friends and support services for guidance when he needs it most. ⁣
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“I actively engage in mental health support, to ensure that I have the tools to deal with things that may shake me."⁣
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With this month being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Josh stresses the importance of speaking to someone you feel comfortable with if you experience, or witness, unwanted sexual behaviour. This could be a support service, a friend, or the police. ⁣
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“If you feel like something has happened in your life where you didn’t feel safe, have a conversation with someone about it. You might not be alone in thinking that a particular situation wasn’t right, and if a criminal offence is identified, then police will do what we can to support you.” ⁣
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Remember, it’s never too late to report an incident and support is always available. ⁣
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If you need support, please contact: ⁣
📞 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732 ⁣
📞 Sexual Assault Crisis Line - 1800 806 292 ⁣
📞 Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800⁣
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As always, if you or someone else is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). ⁣
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#SAAM2025 #realstories #FamilyViolence

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