Each May, Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month to raise community awareness of the social and personal impacts of domestic, family violence and the support available to those affected and to send a clear message that violence of this sort will not be tolerated.
The Special Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland in its ‘Not Now, Not Ever’ report recommended that individuals, community groups and the private sector work together to help prevent domestic and family violence and support those affected.
The awareness raising events, projects or activities implemented during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month each year, as well as the community grants, support the Queensland Government’s response to the ‘Not Now, Not Ever’ report.
There were many workshops and events happening all across Queensland. Glenala State High School at Durack hosted a Domestic and Family Violence symposium to highlight Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.
The key aims of the month are to:
Raise community awareness of domestic and family violence and its impacts on community;
Promote a clear message of no tolerance of domestic and family violence in Queensland communities;
Ensure those who are experiencing domestic and family violence know how to access help and support;
Encourage people who use abuse/or violence to take responsibility for their abusive behaviour and seek support to change.
Community members and the Commissioner of Police attended and shared the message that ‘Inala Says kNOw’