Family
violence is not a private matter. The three-year “Break the Silence |
Against Family Violence” campaign raises awareness about family violence
through platforms such as
social media and community roadshows. It also involves collaboration
with community and corporate partners to equip bystanders with resources
and skills to safely step in to help victims.
We
train partners and grassroots organisations to understand family
violence, and importantly, to identify families experiencing violence
early. Recently, MSF facilitated a conversation
with Taman Jurong CCC, Fei Yue FSC, Jurong West Neighbourhood Police
Centre and SSO@ Taman Jurong, in ways to
prevent and intervene in family violence situations together. This saw
participation from grassroots leaders, schools,
arts and sports groups, corporates, self-help groups, Ng Teng Fong
General Hospital and the Police. Such initiatives deepen the awareness
of family violence, and enables more people to break the silence and
reach out to seek help for those affected.