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The City of Greater Bendigo has signed up for a plan to tackle domestic violence in the region – which has the second highest rates of family violence in the state.
On Wednesday night, councillors unanimously resolved to become a signatory to the statement of commitment for the life of the Loddon Mallee Regional Action Plan for the Prevention of Violence Against Women (2016-2019).
The statement begins by recognising that violence against women is prevalent and serious in the Loddon Mallee region.
“We recognise that while any person can be a victim or perpetrator of violence, violence is predominantly perpetrated by men, and in family violence situations, women are predominantly the victims,” it reads.
“We understand that that the underlying drivers of violence against women are gender inequality, rigid gender stereotypes and cultures that accept or excuse men’s violence.”
“We commit to working in our own organisations and in partnership with others to end violence against women.
“We will do this by creating organisations, communities and cultures that are non-violent, gender-equitable, nondiscriminatory and that promote respectful relationships.
“In this way we will address the underlying drivers of violence against women and create a safer community.”