2009/11/03

SSDAG and WA Police build partnerships at Pride Fair Day

Story courtesy of WA Police

(Pictured L-R) Central Metropolitan’s Senior Constable Dave Ball, SSDAG Chairman Mark Ravenscroft and Recruiting’s Senior Constable Tammy Bennett.

WA Police united against domestic violence in same sex relationships with a stand at Fair Day during this year’s annual 2009 Pride Month celebrations.

Taking the opportunity to raise awareness about domestic violence and attract recruits, Indigenous and Community Diversity Unit coordinated with representatives from Central Metropolitan District, Recruitment Branch, Geraldton Police Station, and members of the Gay and Lesbian Police Employees Network and the Same Sex Domestic Abuse Group (SSDAG) to operate the stand. SSDAG Chairman Mark Ravenscroft said domestic violence victims in same-sex relationships were often hesitant to approach police.

“Today’s partnership is one step towards increasing community confidence in police and this should have an impact on levels of reporting,” he said. Pride Month runs from late September until the end of October, and includes a range of festivals and activity days. For more information go to the Pride WA website.

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