1800 RESPECT

News editors of Australia: Will you make this one simple change?

Imagine if every newspaper article about family violence included the helpline number. It's 1800 RESPECT. It's free to call. It can help save lives and it helps vulnerable people every day. And astoundingly, most newspapers simply don't bother to include it. 

Australia’s domestic violence crisis is making headlines around the country, but many women experiencing abuse right now still don’t know where they can get help. At the same time, just 8% of media stories on domestic violence this year have included information about where those affected by family violence can get help.

Can you help to change that? Newspaper editors listen to their readers - after all, they have to sell copies. Join the campaign calling on the editors of Australia’s major papers to include 1800 RESPECT in all stories about family violence.

Click here to see which outlets have committed so far.

--If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. For more information about a service in your state or local area download the DAISY App in the App Store or Google Play.--

To the Editors in Chief of all Australian media outlets,

We urge you to publicly commit to include referral numbers for family violence services in any story you run about domestic and family violence, and to implement responsible reporting guidelines.

Signed,

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anthony , 3810  /  signed 2015-06-08 08:18:23 +1000
Hilary , 2785  /  signed 2015-06-08 08:11:54 +1000
Sarah , 4304  /  signed 2015-06-08 07:27:57 +1000
"This simple act will prevent suffering."
Susan , 2576  /  signed 2015-06-08 07:16:15 +1000
"We need to provide help in as many ways as possible to eliminate domestic violence."
Judith , 5067  /  signed 2015-06-08 06:52:32 +1000
Nicola , 4212  /  signed 2015-06-08 06:10:04 +1000
"It just makes sense that if you are going to report about the increase in domestic violence in Australia, and how horrific it is, that you include info on how victims and perpetrators can get help. I’d expect the same for articles on alcoholism and gambling. Why? It’s pro-active and shows that you aren’t just sensationalising but intend to try and make people safe and give them hope. Please do the right thing. It’s common sense."
Rosemary , 3065  /  signed 2015-06-08 02:16:28 +1000
Colin , 5251  /  signed 2015-06-08 01:55:09 +1000
"This simple change has the potential to give victims of domestic violence some immediate help."
Sharon , 5173  /  signed 2015-06-08 00:14:00 +1000
angela , 5253  /  signed 2015-06-07 23:25:52 +1000
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