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25.01.2022 Upcoming Projects for Bwd Says No to Violence - https://mailchi.mp/9c8f2/no-to-violence-final-event-2332925

24.01.2022 When girls get teased, harassed, or bullied by boys, there’s often someone who pulls out this tired phrase: I bet he likes you! Our blog post explores what "h...e must like you" really teaches kids, and breaks down several reasons why we need to stop associating mistreatment with romantic affection. To read more, visit https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=21631 To start teaching children -- girls and boys alike -- from a young age about the need to respect others and their personal boundaries, we highly recommend "Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect" for ages 4 to 7 (https://www.amightygirl.com/body-boundaries) and "My Body! What I Say Goes!" for ages 3 to 7 (https://www.amightygirl.com/my-body) For older children, issues of personal boundaries, body autonomy, and consent are discussed in more comprehensive books that also address topics such as puberty, sex education, and health, including "It's So Amazing!" for ages 6 to 9 (https://www.amightygirl.com/it-s-so-amazing) and the more detailed "It's Perfectly Normal" for ages 10 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/it-s-perfectly) For two excellent books to help give tween and teen girls the confidence to stand up for themselves and others, we also recommend Stand Up For Yourself and Your Friends for ages 7 to 12 (https://www.amightygirl.com/stand-up-for-yourself-and-your-) and Express Yourself: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Speaking Up and Being Who You Are for ages 13 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/express-yourself-guide) And, for children's books that show what healthy friendships between girls and boys look like, check out our blog post, "No Romance Required: 30 Books About Girl Boy Friendships" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=15742

24.01.2022 Braidwood Says No to Violence hold meetings on the third Thursday of the month - which is tonight! If you are interested in becoming more involved with the group, please attend at 5:30pm at Braidwood Life Centre.

23.01.2022 Reminder : Meeting tonight - https://mailchi.mp/4bd46c3d54b2/reminder-meeting-tonight

21.01.2022 ‘There are eight steps to murder, eight stages that lead to the death of a woman at the hands of her partner. This year alone in Australia, we know 36 women have died violently’

20.01.2022 The Victorian Police are using a new risk assessment tool to identify people who pose a high risk to their targets. This is great news, and hopefully something NSW will adopt. Well done Victoria, for taking necessary steps to keep people safe.

17.01.2022 Wonderful to see the Commonwealth Bank doing something to help its customers who are escaping domestic violence. That’s what community is about.

17.01.2022 Reminder : No to Violence brainstorm - https://mailchi.mp/3adda/no-to-violence-final-event-2316761

17.01.2022 Had a reminder today from one of our page supporters that violence and abuse also occurs in same sex relationships. So I set myself a task of doing a bit of research and finding a good article to post to talk about this. I came out short in the article department, but learnt a lot. People who identify as LGBTQ face added barriers in reporting of abuse. Violence and abuse are estimated to be as, if not more prevalent in same sex relationships than in heterosexual relationsh...ips. I found a great website that may be helpful to people - www.anothercloset.com.au See more

14.01.2022 Wow. Big cheers to this little boy. Jett was the victim of family violence. He has written a book for other children (and adults could do with reading it too I think) When he was asked by ambulance officers and the police if he had pain anywhere else in his body apart from the obvious injuries, the one question they didn’t ask was; does your heart hurt. And that is where he says he hurt the most after the attacks. That was the reason for the title of the book. ... It is the hope that ambulance officers, police, doctors and emergency staff keep this in mind when attending to children who have been subjected to violence and abuse. Thank you Jett. Thank you for your voice, and for your bravery, and making a difference for others. See more

12.01.2022 Let me start this post by making it clear - if you are abused by someone it is NEVER your fault. The choice to abuse someone is exactly that -a choice an abusive person makes. You are never responsible for another persons choices and actions. This article is about ways to identify and avoid these people in the first place. And prevention is better than cure.

11.01.2022 Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent by the government in the effort to stop domestic violence, yet the problem shows no signs of abating. This is our money. Our taxpayer money, shouldn’t we care? Some say it will take generations for the necessary societal views to change, and violence to stop. For all to many people, this will be too late. What can we do, as an individual, as a community, to say no? ... Because pretending it doesn’t happen is not working. For any of us. See more

09.01.2022 There is an increasing push for Australia to follow the lead of England and Wales to make coercive control a criminal offence. About time.

08.01.2022 There are so many ways everyday people can make a difference. It doesn’t have to be huge, or become your life’s work, or cost a lot of money. We have a wonderful community. What can the people of Braidwood do to help?

06.01.2022 There’s been discussion on other local pages about when it’s appropriate to call 000. Situations can escalate quickly. If you are in immediate danger, or suspect that someone else is, don’t hesitate. Make that call.

05.01.2022 DFV Ebook published online - https://mailchi.mp/2c36e633b49a/dfv-ebook-published-online

04.01.2022 This R U OK Day, ask your loved ones "Are you OK?" to give them the chance to reach out for help if they're struggling. If they have been impacted by sexual, domestic or family violence, a compassionate & non-blaming response will help them feel supported. #RUOK #RUOKDay

04.01.2022 EVERY week is Child Protection Week. Please read. Please don’t stay silent if you suspect a child is being abused.

04.01.2022 To anyone who needs a reminder

03.01.2022 After leaving an abusive relationship, how do you avoid being lured back in and begin to heal? If you are able, (far more difficult if children are involved), going no contact could be the answer. No contact it taking back control of yourself, and refusing to be manipulated again.