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Voices are raised against alcohol violence
THE Australasian College for Emergency Medicine this month added its ‘loud’ voice to the Australian Medical Association and scores of other groups including Dalgarno Institute…
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Thugs to end up in a hole
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS THE region’s top cop has warned that police are taking a hard line on the “arseholes” who afflict family violence. Assistant Commissioner…
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Walk away from war
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD MARAMA Kufi knows the toll that inevitably comes with conflict. The 46-year-old Ethiopian refugee looks away as he recounts the civil war…
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Men expected to lead the way
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD TWO years into a three-year program and Caroline Bell sees more than a little hope. The manager of community safety at the…
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Security found in a safe place
By CASEY NEILL WELLSPRINGS for Women has been a safe place for women in need since it opened its doors in Dandenong 20 years ago.…
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Appalling abuse can turn to honour and respect for all
By GRAEME CANN (CASEY PASTORS NETWORK) AS A man, I am obviously appalled by the statistics relating to the abuse of women and children, especially…
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Putting out a new message
Frank Cresia, CEO of Waverley Industries WHEN approached by the City of Casey to participate in the White Ribbon Challenge Family Violence program I wasn’t…
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Churchs face the violence
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD PASTOR Graeme Cann is starkly aware of the reality of family violence – and he knows it doesn’t discriminate. The pastor, who…
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Bound together with White Ribbon campaign
By JIM REIHER, CASEY MULTIFAITH NETWORK THE Casey Multifaith Network enthusiastically supports the efforts of the White Ribbon Program and Challenge Family Violence Project. We…
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Strong statement walk gets on track
By CASEY NEILL WALK Against Family Violence organisers hope to top last year’s 500-strong turnout to show support for victims and efforts to end the…
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Stand together
By CASEY NEILL “I PLEDGE to man up.” Hallam student Sovandara Tep and his male Keysborough College peers signed this pledge during a unique approach…
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United against the pain
By GROUP EDITOR GARRY HOWE “I SWEAR never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women. This is my oath.” A growing number…