SPEAK OUT AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON WHITE RIBBON DAY

Friday, 25 November 2011 11:58

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Friday 25 November 2011 

SPEAK OUT AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON WHITE RIBBON DAY

Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson today encouraged the local community to condemn all forms of violence against women by supporting White Ribbon Day.

The White Ribbon campaign encourages men and their communities to make a stand against violence against women.

Mr Anderson said the Government’s NSW 2021 plan includes actions to reduce domestic and family violence against women and their children throughout the state.

“The Staying Home Leaving Violence program is being expanded to an additional five sites with a further $2.5 million. This will enable women and their children to remain in their homes and to support them make their home environments safe.”

Mr Anderson said politicians, government workers, educators, the non-government sector, media and communities must work together in raising awareness about domestic and family violence, taking action and ultimately ending this criminal behaviour.

If you or someone you know is concerned about domestic and family violence please call the 24-hour Domestic Violence Helpline on 1800 65 64 63. This number will not appear on telephone records.

You can visit www.domesticviolence.nsw.gov.au for advice and information about accommodation, counselling, financial support and legal action in local areas to help women leave violence. 

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