# @victoriapolice on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DCqLbd5PnFW
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/25067810-victoriapolice-instagram
- **Posted:** 2024-11-22T03:45:30.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Victoria Police (@victoriapolice) — https://gondola.cc/victoriapolice

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Today, we joined the Walk Against Family Violence and walked in solidarity with victim survivors and community members.⁣
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The walk marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence - a global campaign that seeks to raise awareness about family violence and inspire action to end violence against women and children.⁣
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Family violence continues to be a significant source of harm to the Victorian community, with police responding to almost 99,000 family violence incidents in the last year - that’s one family violence incident every five minutes.⁣
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Family Violence Command, Assistant Commissioner Lauren Callaway, said that bystanders play a vital role holding critical information that can help police prevent further family violence harm.⁣
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“Many acts of family violence happen right in front of us – so we need bystanders to please not ignore it, don’t look the other way, and don’t make excuses for it.”⁣
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The walk gives people an opportunity to stand with many who may be suffering in silence.⁣
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“Our participation is important in reinforcing to Victorians that family violence is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated.”⁣
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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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🟠 SAFE STEPS – 1800 015 188 or www.safesteps.org.au ⁣
🟠 The Orange Door – to find a service near you, visit the website www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au ⁣
🟠 1800 RESPECT – 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 #WAFV2024 #WAFV #WhyWeWalk

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