Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month

The 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 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.

As part of the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention month, a special candle lighting ceremony is held each year on the first Wednesday in May to remember those who have died and the ones left behind due to domestic and family violence. This year, Domestic Violence Remembrance Day falls on Wednesday 6th of May.

Are you Safe at Home? Is a national initiative developed by Safe and Equal designed to provide clear information about what to look for, what supports are available, and how to start a conversation if you’re concerned that someone you know is experiencing abuse. Resources include:

• Social media tiles and messaging
• Newsletter messaging
• A video series
• Posters
• Conversation flow chart
• Website
• Free on-line short course
• Flyers
• Wallet cards

For more information visit: Home – Are You Safe at Home?