Victoria Police and Rotary SAFE Families are building relationships between the Indian community and Police, to encourage the reporting of crime and particularly family violence (a big under-reported problem within their community) and encourage Police and Protective Service Officer recruiting.

I presented our “3R’s” of prevention of family to anyone, anywhere, anytime. The “3R’s” were a hit with both Police and the Indian community.

1.     Recognise signs of abuse

2.     Raise your concerns “safely”

3.     Refer victim to 000 (emergency) or appropriate support organisation OR Make the call yourself!

I am stoked that Victoria Police acknowledged SAFE Families diverse and inclusive approach to prevention of abuse and we are now discussing ways we can work together to reinforce that abuse is not appropriate and is a crime.

After the Sikh rituals and Victoria Police and my presentation to 500 plus in the temple, we were provided a beautiful lunch and other tasty treats, visited the huge kitchens where up to 1,000 people come for a meal each Sunday at no cost.

I was made to feel so welcome and I loved every minute of my time spent with the wonderful Police and Sikh community. It was also a lovely reminder of my very special, life changing time spent in India in 2018.

Thank you Victoria Police for inviting me. 

Photos: Dorothy and some of the 25 Victoria Police at the Sikh event

Hundreds of Sikh community with Victoria Police and Dorothy. (Police and I wore the orange headwear in respect for Sikh rituals.)