Case Studies and Victim Survivor Stories

Evidence shows us that there’s power in Domestic Violence Victim Survivor Stories, Survivor Stories, Victim Survivor Stories and Domestic Violence Stories – not just for the sake of healing and processing the experiences that were inflicted upon them (which is absolutely vital), but also for collective social good and community awareness. Domestic Violence Survivor stories place the power of the narrative back into the hands of the survivor, allowing them to turn something awful that they had no control over into something that they can now use for good – to share how they overcame. To share how they healed. To inspire those who are going through the same thing right now that they are so worthy of a better life, and victory is possible.

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Often a victim experiencing family violence or domestic violence may deny the warning signs as they may be emotionally or financially reliant or parent a child to the perpetrator. An individual may fear they won’t be believed or will be victim-blamed by friends or family. They can feel ashamed and might even blame themselves.

Domestic and family violence financial support may be available.

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Protective Group provided a submission to the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence and also featured in See What You Made Me Do by Jess Hill.

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Warning: These domestic violence victim survivor stories and domestic violence stories feature descriptions of physical and emotional abuse which may be distressing to some viewers.