Children and Young People
Pathways Victoria offers support to children and young people who have experienced or are experiencing abuse within the Catholic Church of Victoria.
ABUSE IS NEVER OK.
What is abuse?
Abuse can take many forms. There are four main types that you need to be aware of:
PHYSICAL ABUSE
This is where somebody may punch, hit, kick, bite, scratch or shove you and can leave bruises or marks.
SEXUAL ABUSE
This is where somebody includes you in sexual activity, touching your body inappropriately or watching you naked.
EMOTIONAL ABUSE
This is where somebody says hurtful things, calls you names or makes you scared.
NEGLECTFUL ABUSE
This is where somebody does not give you things you need to feel safe like a place to live, food to eat or take you to a Doctor when you are hurt or sick.
WHO CAN YOU TALK TO?
You may have had something happen to you or have seen something happening to someone else.
It can be hard to know who to talk to when something doesn't feel right.
So who can you talk to?
A parent, or an adult friend or relative.
A youth worker or
social worker.
A teacher or school counsellor.
A doctor, nurse or psychologist.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
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Pathways Victoria - (03) 7064 3940
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Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 (For 5-25 year olds)
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Headspace - 1800 650 890 (For 12-25 year olds)
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13YARN - 13 92 76
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Yarning SafeNStrong - 1800 959 563
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Sexual Assault Crisis Line - 1800 806 292
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Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636
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Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14
If you feel unsafe or are in immediate danger, please call 000