Victoria: Is education and faith an answer to Family Violence

Monash Interfaith Gathering in partnership with Monash City Council is pleased to invite you to the Annual Interfaith Forum with speakers addressing the topic, Domestic Violence – Silence is not an answer to be held at Clayton Church of Christ on 18 November.

Family violence is a pervasive, life-threatening crime that impacts on thousands of women and children with serious physical, psychological and economic effects.

Family Violence includes not only physical assaults but also an array of power and control tactics used along in concert with one another, including:

Direct or indirect threats;
Sexual assault;
Emotional and psychological torment;
Economic control;
Property damage;
Social isolation; and
Any behavior that causes a person to live in fear.

Family violence can occur within any intimate relationship, age and ethnicity. While it can be perpetuated by any member of a family against another, it is more likely to be perpetrated by men (predominately by a woman’s current or ex-partner) against women and children.

This Forum is proudly supported by Cr Geoff Lake, Mayor, who will be in attendance and will launch the Monash Interfaith Gathering Statement of Commitment to the prevention of Domestic Violence

Light refreshments included

The Monash Interfaith Gathering is a collaborative representation of various faiths and beliefs committed to working together toward understanding, respect, dignity and justice.

The Gathering seeks to build bridges between people of all faiths and beliefs within the community of Monash.

Speakers

Rev Tim Costello – CEO WorldVision Australia and one of Australia’s most recognised voices on social justice, leadership and ethics.
Ms Saara Sabbagh – Founding Director Benevolence Aust. Cross-cultural educator, consultant and public speaker on Islamic affairs.
Dr Manjula O’Connor – Leading psychiatrist specialising in domestic violence related research within the Indian community.
Rev Phillip Kua – Senior Pastor Clayton Church of Christ a growing church which has loving relationships at the core of its values.
Dr Naysun Saeedi – Child and adolescent psychiatrist, lecturer at Monash University and member of the Baha’i community.
Representatives from Victoria Police and Monash Youth & Family Services