A photography exhibition aimed at generating conversations around the impacts of living with domestic violence will be on show at Tuggerah and Wyong during the month of May.
The project which has been in creation for almost 12 months, with the black and white photographs giving a voice to those who have had lived experience of domestic and family violence and abuse.
The exhibition, It’s Not Black or White, also aims to increase awareness, shift attitudes and stop violence and abuse from the start.
By highlighting the voice of victim-survivors the exhibition will emphasise the long-term effects of violence and abuse and the difficult trauma recovery journey.
It is hoped the project will lead to the implementation of strategies to better support victim-survivors and to reduce recidivism.
This event is the initiative of NSW Police Force in partnership with Essence Images Photography and Central Coast Council and is sponsored by Mounties Group; Gosford RSL and Central Coast Leagues Club.
“We have finalised an exhibit of 27 photographs, depicting what the domestic violence/abuse was/continues to be for domestic family violence victim-survivors,” a project spokesperson said.
“For example, one victim-survivor has said ‘it was like I was stepping on eggshells’ and another said ‘I felt caged – I had no freedom’.
“All domestic family violence lived experience victim-survivors were supported throughout the process.”
The exhibition will be open between 10am and 2pm at both Red Tree Theatre, Tuggerah, from May 1 to 14 and at The Art House, Wyong, from May 15 to 31.
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Media release, Mar 21
NSW Police Force
An excellent initiative. There is still much more to be done to support domestic violence victims. This shows that the Police service is heading in the right direction.