White Ribbon Day struck up discussion about domestic violence that most probably would never have happened otherwise, said Mission’s Australia’s Daniel Strickland.
Mission Australia, Anglicare and NSW Police came together at Goulburn Square last Friday, on White Ribbon Day, bringing attention to domestic and family violence.
Mission Australia’s South Eastern NSW and ACT Area Manager, Daniel Strickland thanked all the local services which came together and introduced assistance to women and families.
Mr Strickland said a team from A & R Construction staff dropped by, and were happy to go back to the job site wearing a white ribbon each.
With experience of attending domestic violence cases daily, Police NSW Inspector Mathew Hinton said it poses the greatest risk of injury or death in the home, particularly to women.
He took the opportunity to encourage the community to report cases.
“It is also a clear message to people committing these offences that the Police take these matters very seriously. People committing offences are put before the court, and White Ribbon Day is about these people having accountability for their actions,” Inspector Hinton said.
He reminded that rehabilitation services are available for offenders, which doesn’t take away from the offences’ severity.
“From the Police perspective, they say to offenders to be accountable for actions. The message is clear, if you commit these offences you will be put before the court. Apprehended violence orders are taken very seriously,” he said.
