PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE IN MAY

Have you noticed a purple hue across town in recent weeks? Gladstone businesses and organisations have been encouraged to Paint the Town Purple to raise awareness in May for Domestic & Family Violence Prevention Month. The aim is to send a clear message that domestic and family violence is not acceptable in our community.

The Gladstone Community Co-ordinated Response to Domestic and Family Violence (CCRDFV) commenced participating in the ‘Paint the town Purple’ initiative in 2016. Domestic and Family Violence Coordinator for the Capricornia Police District, Sergeant Vicki Dredge explained that the awareness campaign aims to encourage people to start a conversation about domestic and family violence awareness and prevention. “Domestic violence prevention is a community responsibility,” Sergeant Dredge said.