May Is Family Violence Awareness Month

"Each May, Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month (DFVP Month) to raise community awareness of domestic and family violence (DFV) and to send a clear message that DFV in families and homes will not be tolerated."


When I initially came up with the idea of Walk Everyday May I was walking 20,000 steps everyday in lockdown and came up with the phrase "Walk Everyday May" because it rhymed. When I did further research on FDV activism I learnt that May was the official FDV Awareness month. 



So a better opportunity was born to make this event special and ongoing. 

Domestic Violence Prevention Month

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Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month is an annual event held each May to raise community awareness of the social and personal impacts of domestic and family violence and the support available to those affected. The key aims of the month are to:

  • raise community awareness of domestic and family violence and its impacts;

  • 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 and/or violence to take responsibility for their abusive behaviour and seek support to change."

Although this month is mostly an event in Queensland, I aim to make it a regular event in NSW as well. FDV is a regular problem in NSW as well as QLD. In fact it's a regular problem all over the world.


Please join me in raising awareness, building supportive communities and reaching out to victims and survivors of DFV because the shame needs to be taken away from victims and survivors. The shame belongs to the perpetrators and should be a motivator for healing and rehabilitation.

Thankyou to all my supporters in this event. It means a lot and I hope I have your ongoing support.


Bibliography


https://domesticviolence.com.au/contributing-to-change/activism/


https://www.qld.gov.au/community/getting-support-health-social-issue/support-victims-abuse/domestic-family-violence/my-situation-is/how-do-i-help-my-community-understand-domestic-violence/domestic-and-family-violence-prevention-month

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