01/09/2026
Domestic violence prevention starts before violence happens.
Prevention means challenging the attitudes, behaviours and beliefs that allow violence and abuse to occur and creating a culture where respect, equality, safety and accountability are the norm.
It can look like:
🟣 Teaching children and young people what healthy relationships look like
🟣 Challenging controlling, disrespectful or abusive behaviours
🟣 Speaking up when we see or hear attitudes that normalise violence
🟣 Supporting survivors and believing their experiences
🟣 Promoting consent, equality and respectful communication
🟣 Holding perpetrators accountable for their choices and behaviour
🟣 Creating workplaces, schools and communities where people feel safe to speak up
Prevention is everyone’s responsibility.
Domestic and family violence is not a private matter.
It is a community issue and every conversation that challenges harmful attitudes and promotes respectful relationships contributes to a safer future.
We all have a role to play in preventing domestic violence. 💜
Do You Need Domestic Violence Support in Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Penrith, Hills District or Western Sydney? DV West services are provided by women, for women and children.
