An innovative campaign called ‘Purple Shirt Friday’ has changed the atmosphere at Revesby Worker’s Club, helping both staff and club patrons to feel safer, and more willing to talk about the problem of domestic and family violence.
Club CEO, Scott Bennetts, says the initiative is impacting not only staff and members, but also the wider community.
If someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, there are many practical ways you could help. Being available to listen, taking the person to an appointment, or encouraging them to contact professional support, are all simple steps and can be life-saving.
We discuss these and other practical ways to help someone experiencing domestic violence in this panel discussion with Lily McKeich (Salvation Army National Domestic and Family Violence Specialist), Dave Kramer (founder of the HALT Program), and Lisa Annabel (CEO of Biyani House).
Keith Garner, Collett Smart and Nathan Brewer join host Laura Bennett to discuss the benefits of being part of a vibrant and life-giving community to both the community and the individuals.
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