# @victoriapolice on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C0A86X6NWV5
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/10050242-victoriapolice-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-11-24T04:10:19.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Victoria Police (@victoriapolice) — https://gondola.cc/victoriapolice

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Victoria Police have attended more than 93,000 family violence incidents over the past year - that’s one family violence incident every six minutes. ⁣
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As part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, Victoria Police will support and walk in solidarity with victim survivors and community members. The internationally recognised event seeks to raise awareness about family violence and inspire action to end violence against women and children. ⁣
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Figures from the Crime Statistics Agency show the number of family violence incidents in Victoria has risen by 2.8 per cent in the past year. ⁣
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Family Violence Command Acting Executive Director, Claire Waterman said Victoria Police is proud to support the 16 Days of Activism, “Our participation in today’s walk and a number of events across the state highlights our commitment to support family violence victim-survivors and hold perpetrators to account both in our roles as police officers and also as members of the community.” ⁣
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Family violence is completely unacceptable and continues to be a significant source of harm to the Victorian community. This event gives us an opportunity to stand with many people who may be suffering in silence. ⁣
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If you, or someone you know is in immediate danger, please contact Triple Zero (000). ⁣
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If you, or anyone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence please consider contacting: ⁣
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🟠 safestepsfv – 1800 015 188 or visit www.safesteps.org.au
🟠 The Orange Door – to find a service near you, visit the website www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au
🟠 1800respect_australia – 1800 737 732 or www.1800respect.org.au ⁣
🟠 Sexual Assault Crisis Line – 1800 806 292 or peak.sasvic.org.au/servicemap ⁣
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or please reach out to another recommended specialist support service. ⁣
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#16DaysOfActivism #WAFV2023 #WAFV #WhyWeWalk respectvictoria

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