Domestic Violence!
The Rotary Club of Maroubra was privileged to host Chief Inspector Tracy Ford as our guest speaker on domestic violence.
Unfortunately, we learned that domestic violence is one of the top three main issues in our community, along with mental health and drug abuse. The main factor contributing to domestic violence are the increasing financial pressures, stalking and self-esteem issues.
The Maroubra police have a specialist team that proactively identifies persons at risk and intervene. Sadly domestic violence is not just perpetrated on women but also on men, siblings and same-sex couples.
Featured in the picture are Samantha Heron and Carolyn Lancaster who also attended, speaking on the STEP program and the Randwick's Council's youth and family community development respectively.