The nation was appalled by the tragedy that took the life of three lovely children and their mother in an horrific incident perpetrated by a violent controlling husband.
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Domestic violence is almost daily mentioned in our media and soul searching will be done in many forms to try to reduce this scourge on our society.
Experts can look for reasons, answers, prevention, legal issues and other measures.
I don't want to go expressing my views of how, when or why from here, but let's look at the alarming statistics faced.
One woman per week is killed by a current or former partner, I in 4 women have experienced emotional abuse by a current or former partner since age of fifteen, similarly, 1 in 5 have experienced sexual violence.
Unbelievably 85% of Australian women have been sexually harassed. One in 3 people don't think controlling someone is a form of violence. Stats show domestic violence rates are higher in rural and regional NSW.
The home environment is important as children of mothers experiencing domestic violence have higher rates of social and emotional problems than other children.
Also, 1 in 3 younger people presenting alone to homelessness services have experienced domestic violence.
These statistics are alarming and clearly something must be done to improve our collective place in the social structure because the cost of providing the administrative and social welfare costs of violence against women is estimated to be $217 billion and growing.
Some males are subjected to domestic violence, this must not be forgotten, but violence against any partner or younger person, whether it be in the home, workplace, school or in any form of social interaction is abhorrent.
Something must be done.
WITS
With Anzac Day approaching we will soon hear the sounds of drums as the Drum Band practices in preparation for the march on this very significant day.
It has been pointed out to me the band may be looking out for some new drummers in order to keep this Boorowa tradition alive.
Further enquiries have informed me numbers for the ceremony this year are adequate, but with members leaving at year end, 2021 could be a different story.
All efforts must be made to encourage new participation keeping in mind commitment is not onerous but community appreciation is huge.
The band would love to see some new drummers come on board and Donna Halls is the lady to contact.
Donna can be contacted on 0429 853 594 and suggested text may be the best initial approach.
Come on you youngsters, help keep the Drum Band alive.
WITS
An elderly and a young man are pushing their carts around the supermarket when they collide. The old guy says to the young fellow, "Sorry about that, I'm looking for my wife, and I guess I wasn't paying attention to where I was going."
The young guy says, "That's OK, I'm looking for my wife too...I can't find her and I'm getting a little desperate."
The old guy says, "Well, maybe I can help you find her...What does she look like?"
The young guy says, "She is 27 years old, tall with red hair, blue eyes, is buxom wearing no bra. She's long legs and wearing shorts."
"What about your wife?"
To which the old fellow replies, "Doesn't matter, let's look for yours."
