Two Katherine High School Students are tackling domestic violence through a school project.
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Through raising funds for the Katherine Women's Crisis Centre, Liza Porter and Phoebe Hooper are hoping to support those experiencing domestic violence.
The students’ year 12 society and culture assignment highlights how prevalent domestic violence is and provides the opportunity to implement real-world solutions.
“Our assignment asked us to choose a social action and then discuss how we approached it, what worked what didn’t,” Mr Hooper said.
“Domestic violence rates are rising in Katherine, and because it can be quite a private matter, we can miss it as students.
“But it is likely that a lot of people experiencing domestic violence go to Katherine High.
“We are hoping our project will raise awareness on this issue and make people feel like it is okay to come forward.”
The funds raised through the projects donation tins – soon to be placed in shops in Katherine – will go to the Katherine Women's Crisis Centre to be used to further assist those experiencing domestic violence.
Liza Porter and Phoebe Hooper are also holding a free dress day at their school next Tuesday and are hoping domestic violence advocate Charlie King will speak at their school.
“We hope that our project shows how important domestic violence education is and we hope the school will continue stressing the importance of reporting incidents of domestic violence,” Mr Hooper said.
If you are experiencing domestic or family violence, you should call a friend a support service or the Northern Territory Police on 131 444.
1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) - is a national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
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