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STRONGER TOGETHER
Human Living Libraries is back this month by popular demand!
This month Pearl Cove Library has chosen the theme ‘Stronger Together,’ in support for the prevention of Domestic Violence. This theme was chosen so that we as a community can be at the forefront of fighting domestic violence together. No one in the community should feel alone in their struggles.
Human Living Libraries is a global initiative which gathers people from all walks of life to be ‘books’ for community members to ‘check out’. The concept comes from the idea that we each have a valuable experience which others can learn from.
We know that Domestic Violence is a difficult and confronting topic. Pearl Cove Library believes it is the role of the community to come together to speak the truth about difficult topics and to provide tangible assistance through difficult experiences. This event allows us to assist the community by bringing the issue of domestic violence into light and by providing access to the right support for those affected in the community. We have teamed up with White Ribbon (Link to White Ribbon) to create a space for open dialogue about domestic violence. Our volunteer ‘books’ have each encountered domestic violence through their own experience or by working with others.
Our ‘books’ this year include:
An Indigenous Spokesperson from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Committee.
A Pearl Cove High School Counsellor.
A Domestic Violence Survivor.
A Local Domestic Violence worker from the Department of Families and Community Services.
Someone who has experienced living in a refuge.
EVENT DETAILS:
STRONGER TOGETHER
More Information
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/domestic-violence
If you are concerned about your safety or the safety of someone you know, you can call:
Emergency services: 000
Life Line: 13 11 14
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