'Let’s Build Respectful Communities'

Working for the prevention of family and domestic violence is a key strategic priority for Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV). To highlight the ongoing importance for the Catholic community to take action on response and prevention, an open letter from Cathy Humphrey, Chair of CSSV Council and Felicity Rorke, Chair of the CSSV Domestic Violence Working Group has been written. It draws on a number of statements by Church leadership and urges reflection and change. 

 This letter also encourages parishes to display the new  'Let's build respectful communities' resources that CSSV has developed to provide key information and to start deeper conversations about what we can all do to respond well, and prevent, the use of gendered violence. These resources include a poster to raise awareness, and a brochure which provides clear and simple information.  

Online launch event

Let’s Build Respectful Communities 

If you are involved in a parish community please join us for a special online event to launch these new resources. The launch will have input from the following speakers: 

• Felicity Rorke, Executive Director, Good Samaritan Inn
• Fr Peter Matheson, CSSV Domestic Violence Working Group
• Judith Lamb, Justice Action Group, Mordialloc/Aspendale Parish

When: Thursday 31 October 2024

Time: 1.45pm – 3.00pm

RSVP: Please register your attendance via Trybooking to receive the Zoom meeting link -

Registrations close: Wednesday 30 October. 

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