The New South Wales government has launched the state's first standalone primary prevention strategy against domestic and sexual violence.
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00:00The new strategy announced by the state government today is aimed at stopping gendered violence
00:08before it starts.
00:09The state government has announced $38 million towards this strategy, which will be implemented
00:14over the next four years, and it says it's consulted with over 200 individuals and organisations
00:21in creating it.
00:22This particular strategy is focused on early intervention, so teaching kids in schools
00:27about the drivers of gender-based violence and extending those teachings into the workplace
00:32and at sporting hubs.
00:34The NSW Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Jodie Harrison, joined NSW Premier
00:39Chris Minns in Sydney this morning to announce the new strategy, which she says hopes reduces
00:44rates of gendered and family violence.
00:47We can't keep working only in the crisis space.
00:52We need to continue to support, to provide trauma-informed care for people who have experienced
00:59domestic and family violence.
01:01We've got to change the beliefs and the cultures that drive gender norms and that allow disrespect,
01:10that allow cultures where violence occurs.
01:14We're pleased to see schools and early learning centres, workplaces, sports clubs and grassroots
01:18community organisations as central within this strategy.
01:22We're also really pleased to see the focus on Aboriginal-led prevention efforts and self-determination.
01:27The State Government says it's the first dedicated primary prevention strategy rolled out in
01:33NSW and will be implemented through until 2027.