COMMUNITY and religious leaders will be empowered to respond to domestic and family violence through a new training program to begin next month. Attorney General and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Mark Speakman said the accredited course, run by TAFE NSW, will give participants the tools and resources to help people who seek their guidance. Mr Speakman said the training aimed to strengthen victim support while encouraging increased reporting across the state. For more information, or to register interest contact diversity-services@justice.nsw.gov.au For confidential advice, support and referrals related to domestic and family violence, contact: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), The NSW Domestic Violence Line (1800 65 64 63) or Men's Referral Service (1300 766 491).
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINING FOR LEADERS
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