Enough is Enough

 
 

victim

Victim Support Services

SUPPORT GROUPS

Have you...

Been abused in your relationship?

Blamed yourself?

Been affected by trauma and pain?

Lost a loved one in road accident?

Been in a road accident yourself?

Been exposed to burnout or compassion fatigue?

Felt hopeless and alone?

Talk about your situation with people who you can relate to.
Start today with small steps.

Are you interested to attend?

  • Domestic Violence Support Group
  • Vicarious Trauma Support Group
  • Road Trauma Support Group
  • Alcohol & Other Drugs Support

Get practical and emotional support. All support groups facilitated by experienced staff. Call us on 02 9542 4029 for more information or register your interest online here.

WE HELP YOU TO HELP YOURSELF


Enough is Enough was founded by Ken Marslew, following the senseless murder of his 18 year old son Michael at Jannali Pizza Hut in 1994. Since that time Ken has worked ceaselessly to promote the rights of victims through raising awareness of their needs through education, change to legislation and the promotion of personal responsibility.

Enough is Enough uses a unique counselling model, Victim, Survivor, Thriver - the Journey which is based on personal experience, supported by professional training.

A definition of a victim is one who has no choice, it is acknowledged that there may be times in one's life when you don't understand that you have choices, however this is a temporary status. Staff at Enough is Enough is focus on assisting people to be aware of the choices available and on encouraging them to act on those choices to move on with their life.


You can then reach the position of being a survivor - one who endures. That is just getting on with life. There is however the opportunity to become a thriver, that is, you can take the worst thing that can possibly happen to you and use it as a learning experience to move on to have a more positive life style than previously.

It is important that as human beings we are all connected in some way, to talk about an issue helps to break down the barriers between us all as human beings. To understand that a problem shared is a problem halved is something that we all need to know. Once Issues take verbal form they become better to handle, not easier to handle, but better to handle because it's out in the open and can be dealt with.

Remember that victimhood is a temporary status, and by the use of positive reinforcement and support can be overcome. If you break an arm, repairs done on that arm, if the treatment is right, can actually strengthen the arm and the same can be said of the heart or the head, that is if the treatment is right, it can make you stronger.

For any enquiries please submit on line enquiry form or call us on 02 9542 4029.


If you are in crisis and need someone to talk to any hour of the day and night ring:
Life Line: 13 11 14
Victim Support Line: 1800 633 063


Please click on link below to find more about how we can help you:



What our clients say:

"They have saved my life. They truly understand what you are going through and always have time to listen and talk. I can't praise them highly enough. " -
A Counselling Client



How we can help


  • Counselling

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    We have qualified, experienced Counsellors who can work with you.
    All counselling is confidential. We conduct group or individual, face to face and telephone counselling.

    All our Counsellors belong to professional Counselling Associations and have special areas of expertise, e.g. Domestic Violence, Relationship Counselling, Depression and Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Stress/Anger Management, Life Coaching-Mediation, Adolescent Behaviour/Adult Health.

    Please click here to visit Counselling Webpage for more information about our Counselling Service.

  • Support Groups - in a range of formats

    These groups aim to provide a caring environment in which people may share their experiences with others in similar circumstances, feel supported and gain access to information.
    Please click here to visit our Support Groups Webpage.

  • Advocacy & Court support-

    Clients undergoing counselling often have current cases in the legal system ( domestic, family vilence, driving, road trauma, etc. )and require additional support while they attend court. We can provide them with professional support during this process, using our own staff or by referral to another court support provider. Court reports available.


  • Information - we have access to printed material and valuable contacts. Please call us on 02 9542 4029.


  • Referrals - to a range of appropriate agencies


  • Education -visit our Education Programs Webpage to learn more about our workshops for schools, community and business. Certifiate courses on a range of issues -eg Anger/Stress Management, Compassion Fatigue.

  • conferencing - we support the Conferencing process, where, in a structured, assisted format in a safe environment victims get a chance to confront those who have caused them harm. This is a powerful tool for emotional healing and acceptance.

  • critical incident debriefing - following any traumatic situation.

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Urgent assistance


  • Homelessness

The City's Homeless Persons Information Centre helps homeless people and agencies working with homeless people by providing:

  1. immediate advice and information
  2. referral to crisis accommodation
  3. referral to support services

HPIC operates 9am to 10pm (closed between 1pm -2pm daily) 7 days a week.

In Sydney: Phone: 02 9265 9087

Elsewhere in NSW: Phone: 1800 234 566

  • Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Help Line: Phone: 1800 65 64 63

Anyone experiencing domestic violence, anywhere in NSW, can call the Domestic Violence Help Line toll free. This number is staffed every day of the year, 24 hours a day.

The Domestic Violence Help Line can arrange emergency accommodation and negotiate with other government departments, such as Health or Housing, to find additional support services for people who need them due to domestic violence.

  • Child Protection

Department of Community Services Help Line: Phone: 13 2111

The NSW Department of Community Services works to protect the welfare of young children. This service provides 24 hour after hours service and immediate protective intervention where a child is at risk.

  • Crime Stoppers

Phone: 1800 333 000

  • Disaster Recovery Service

Phone: 1800 018 444


  • Lifeline (24 hours)

Phone: 13 11 14

  • Salvo Crisis Line (Suicide Prevention)

Phone: 02 9331 2000

  • Translating and Interpreting Services

Phone: 13 14 50

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Victims charter of rights


Victims of crime in New South Wales have a Charter of Victims Rights (PDF - 240 kb) to protect and promote their rights.

The Charter, set out in the Victims Rights Act (1996) establishes standards for the appropriate treatment of victims of crime when dealing with government agencies and those funded by government - this includes police, health, welfare, prosecution and correctional services.

Enough is Enough is dedicated to the pursuit of victim's rights (remembering that with rights come responsibilities). As an effective advocacy group, we have been successfully involved in the framing of legislation and the changing of attitudes in support of victims. With the support of individual politicians and other groups, much has been achieved.

Please contact us if you need assistance with your rights.

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Victim impact statements


The impact of crime on victims has historically been neglected in the adversarial legal system. The role of the victim in court proceedings is a passive one - as observer or witness in the process. Until recently, victims had no mechanism to voice their feelings about the crime and its impact on them or their families.

A Victim Impact Statement is a statement made by the victim and addressed to the judge for consideration in sentencing. It includes a description of the harmful consequences (financial, social, mental, emotional and physical) of the crime.

For many years, Enough Is Enough campaigned for the introduction of Victim Impact Statements, and the right for people to read them out in court. The Australian National Committee on Violence subsequently recommended that Victim Impact Statements should be introduced in all jurisdictions, subject to the addition of safeguards against abuse by the Crown or defence.

More information on the Victims' Charter of Rights and Victim Impact Statements can be accessed at the following websites:

In New South Wales, go to Law Link.

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Books


"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible & wisest of counsellors and the most patient of teachers."

- Charles W. Eliot


We recommend:

"Your Life Matters: The Power of Living Now" Petrea King


"Sometimes Hearts Have to Break: 25 Inspirational Journeys to Healing and Peace" Petrea King