Stop cuts to survivor safety phone program

Stop cuts to survivor safe phones program

A new phone can be a lifeline when a woman is escaping an abuser. It can help her stay safe, stay connected to support systems and service, and prevent further abuse.

Yet the Morrison Government is set to cut funding for the WESNET program that distributes smartphones to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in June. If this decision stands - 600 domestic violence survivors each month will miss out on a new 'safe' phone.

There's still a chance to keep this important program going -- sign the petition to join the campaign to save the safe phones program, and create a wave of backlash Minister Ruston and the Morrison Government can't ignore.

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Sign the petition:

To Social Services Minister Ruston and the Morrison Government,

Domestic violence is a national crisis, and our governments should be ensuring all the services that can help women and their children get safe are funded to meet demand.

We urge you to reinstate funding to the Safe Technology for Women program, to ensure they can continue providing safe devices to women escaping and recovering from violence.

Signed,

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Gail , 6401  /  signed 2019-12-16 12:28:33 +1100
Amy , 4272  /  signed 2019-12-16 12:05:00 +1100
"I am a front line crisis worker in a DV specialist service. Women regularly report that their phones have either been confiscated or smashed by partners or ex partners who are using violence against them. This is a very common tactic abusers use to control their victims. Abusers also regularly track their partner’s phone to determine their movements and whereabouts.
Providing a safe phone to women experiencing Domestic Abuse SAVES LIVES. Please do not cut this funding. Domestic and Family Violence is a critical social problem and women and children’s lives are at risk."
Justine , 6330  /  signed 2019-12-16 11:58:38 +1100
"Another heartless tactic that affects victims struggling to navigate a minefield as well as staying safe and trying to maintain some form of normality in their lives. Obviously a decision made by someone who has never been in the position of fleeing for their lives or sanity, and someone way out of touch with the financial issues faced by many of these women."
Dee , 6330  /  signed 2019-12-16 11:54:29 +1100
"I have a family who I think her life was saved by being able to access a safety phone that her partner didn’t control & I will be forever grateful."
Joanne , 6056  /  signed 2019-12-16 11:46:26 +1100
Liam , 3127  /  signed 2019-12-16 11:18:49 +1100
"This is important to me because everybody deserves to be safe. The government should continue to fund this important program."
Marie , 6065  /  signed 2019-12-16 10:49:17 +1100
Amy , 6031  /  signed 2019-12-16 10:01:36 +1100
"This is essential to a womans safety after she has the courage to leave an abusive partner."
Elizabeth , 7050  /  signed 2019-12-16 10:00:45 +1100
Gina , 5073  /  signed 2019-12-16 09:03:21 +1100
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