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Family violence can occur once or often. Sometimes men are the abusers, sometimes women are. Anyone can be abused. | Family violence can occur once or often. Sometimes men are the abusers, sometimes women are. Anyone can be abused. | ||
===If you’re in immediate danger=== | |||
It’s against the law for anyone to physically abuse, harass or stalk another person, or to threaten to hurt them physically. A person who does any of these things to you or your children can be charged with '''assault'''. | It’s against the law for anyone to physically abuse, harass or stalk another person, or to threaten to hurt them physically. A person who does any of these things to you or your children can be charged with '''assault'''. | ||