She also doesn’t know how she would support herself on her own.

Lucy needs information about separating from James and what steps she will need to take if she does decide to leave him. Lucy might benefit from the Living Without Violence – Checklist and Useful Contacts factsheet which provides a useful checklist for women to help them prepare for leaving a violent relationship.

Lucy may be eligible for a Centrelink payment to help support herself and her kids. See the Living Without Violence – Centrelink Payments and Domestic Violence factsheet for further information

Lucy should seek legal advice about personal injury and victims support – to ensure that she knows about all her legal options as a victim of violence. For more information on victims support visit the Victims Services website

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