Domestic Violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

Movers Boase, B

The Rev’d Canon Bruce Boase, Ms Rose Elu seconding

The General Synod recognises and shares the deep concern of NATSIAC members regarding the rate of domestic and family violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; and:
Calls upon the government both federal and state to continue to invest in educational and family support programs;
Calls upon the Anglican Church of Australia to facilitate a national response through greater education among clergy and church workers with regard to domestic and family violence; and,
Calls upon dioceses to develop domestic violence policies, with advice for good pastoral practice, consistent with Faithfulness in Service, and in consultation with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

4 September 2017

Resolution year: 2017
Resolution number: 23/17