# @victoriapolice on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DSVusVqDGp1
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/38001792-victoriapolice-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-12-16T21:31:53.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Victoria Police (@victoriapolice) — https://gondola.cc/victoriapolice

## Caption

The Christmas period ranks as one of the most prevalent times for family violence.⁣
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Crime Statistics Agency figures show on Christmas Day alone in 2024, the average number of family violence incidents increased by 45 per cent.⁣
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Victoria Police wants to make it clear there is never an excuse for family violence. It can occur at any time and affect anyone.⁣
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Police will make referrals to specialist family violence services and agencies, who provide additional support and assistance, such as accommodation, to ensure the ongoing wellbeing and safety of victims.⁣
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If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please contact Triple Zero (000).⁣
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If you or anyone you know is experiencing family violence, please consider contacting:⁣
🔹Safe Steps: call 1800 015 188 or chat online at www.safesteps.org.au⁣
🔹The Orange Door: to find a service near you, visit the website www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au⁣
🔹1800 RESPECT: call 1800 737 732 or chat online at www.1800respect.org.au⁣
🔹Sexual Assault Crisis Line: call 1800 806 292 or chat online at peak.sasvic.org.au/servicemap⁣
🔹MensLine Australia: Call 1300 78 99 78⁣
or find a service near you.⁣
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#FamilyViolence #Christmas

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christmas, familyviolence

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