The screening of the film Sin By Silence at the State Cinema tonight is an important reminder, on the eve of White Ribbon Day, of the devastating impact of violence against women.
This evening I will be introducing the screening of Sin by Silence, at the State Cinema in North Hobart alongside Cassy O'Connor MP and Lara Giddings MP.
The Liberal Government is pleased to support the White Ribbon cause in seeking to end violence against women.
This is a cause that has tri-partisan support and we encourage all Tasmanians to get behind White Ribbon Day, which also occurs on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, as well as the start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. All are aimed at sending a strong message that violence against women is not acceptable under any circumstance.
Sin by Silence is a film about women who were imprisoned for killing their abusive husbands. It highlights the damaging impact of family violence and the importance of women having a voice.
The free screening will be held tonight at the State Cinema in North Hobart at 6 pm.
The Liberal Government is committed to reducing violence against women and their children, and creating a safe environment which is free from violence.
The Tasmanian Government is contributing $100,000 over a three year period towards Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety (ANROWS). This will be used to improve the evidence-base for policy development, service and support for women and education about family violence.
The Government remains committed to primary prevention and its 10 year strategy Taking Action –Tasmania's Primary Prevention Strategy to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children.
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault or family violence, call the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or visit www.1800respect.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.