Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month (DFVP Month) is held during May each year to raise community awareness of the social and personal impacts of domestic and family violence, and the support available to those affected.
The month aims to:
- raise community awareness of domestic and family violence and its impacts
- promote a clear message of no tolerance of domestic and family violence in Queensland communities
- ensure those who are experiencing domestic and family violence know how to access help and support
- encourage people who use abuse and/or violence to take responsibility for their abusive behaviour and seek support to change.
As part of DFVP month, the Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Gold Coast Inc. awarded Constable Doug Hunter of Palm Beach Police Station with a Domestic Violence Prevention Month Award.
Centre Director, Ms Amy Compton-Keen said the award was in recognition of his leadership, commitment and contribution to domestic violence response on the Gold Coast.
“The Gold Coast Domestic Violence Integrated Response and the work of DVPCGC Inc is enhanced by the good work police officers who receive this award, do everyday,” Ms Compton-Keen said.
Officer in Charge of Palm Beach Police, Senior Sergeant Chris Ahearn said preventing and reducing domestic violence is a collaborative endeavour across a range of government agencies and important community service organisations.
“The Queensland Police Service plays an important role in this context, and this recognition of Constable Doug Hunter from our station is a reflection of our commitment to this aspiration,” Constable Ahearn said.