NT domestic violence advocates taking steps in the right direction

ABC NEWS (Australia)

Communities across the Northern Territory have come together today to show support for victim-survivors of domestic violence. But those working in the sector say rates of violence aren't improving and more needs to be done.

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00:00Pounding the pavement in Alice Springs, drawing a line on domestic and family violence.

00:07It's about showing victim survivors that we actually support you.

00:11We care for you and that you're important to us as part of our community.

00:16It's step by step, but there's a long way to go.

00:19I do know that a lot of victim survivors are victim blamed.

00:23There is still, you know, what did she do? Why didn't she leave?

00:27Advocates say violence is actually increasing.

00:31Cost of living has a lot to answer for. Financial troubles are a trigger for domestic violence.

00:37Meanwhile, at an event in Darwin.

00:39So we've been able to provide safe passage for 183 women and children.

00:45Once a victim, Holly Supple Guruiwi has thrown that label away.

00:50I've gone on to finish a degree in education. I'm completing a Masters of Social Work.

00:56I'm giving back with the part, training.

01:00So I'm not a victim. I'm a thriver. That's what I'm calling myself now.

01:06Two days into 16 days of activism, but the tireless fight will continue well after that.

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