News - Pakenham Officer - 26th November 2015

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Marchers took to the streets of Pakenham on Wednesday to show their support for the victims of domestic violence. 147355 Picture: GARY SISSONS

■Marchers deliver a blow against the scourge of domestic violence‌

Winds of change By ANEEKA SIMONIS

munity - “we will not tolerate violence�.

STRONG gusts of wind threatened to push locals off track during the fifth annual Walk Against Violence through the streets of Pakenham on White Ribbon Day on Wednesday 25 November. However, anti-violence supporters strengthened their stride and showed they would not stand for violence. Black and white balloons carried by more than double the number of walkers who turned out to last year’s peaceful walk through central Pakenham presented a strong message to the com-

Increasingly, men are taking responsibility for the issue of family violence with the majority of domestic assaults committed by men, particular those known to the victim. John Veloso, 37, a father of three boys under the age of nine, said he actively challenges men who make sexist comments in a bid to mould the community’s perception of gender and equality for the sake of future generations.

“I am here to take a stand against violence. “There is no place for that in our society yet it’s becoming a bigger problem, and people don’t realise it,� he said. Mr Veloso, who works as in youth welfare support, practices what he preaches - inside and outside the home. “I want to make sure I am modelling the right message to my boys. I want them to be respectful to their mum and to girls and eventually women. “When I pick up on comments or

innuendos that incite or encourage inequality by men, I call them out. “Sometimes men think it’s OK but it’s not. “It’s easier to walk away and ignore those comments but you have to be brave to help stop it.� For the past 10 years, foster carer Emma Firth has opened her door to young people who have been removed from or have left their family home largely caused by family violence issues. She pounded the pavement in an at-

tempt to shine a light on this issue that she has seen create long-term, traumatic impacts on young people. “A lot of young people in and out of home care have been impacted by family violence. “They show signs of ongoing trauma as a result of the violence,� she said, linking violence to the substance abuse and mental health problems that are experience by many foster children. Continued on page 2

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