Domestic violence prevention advocates rally for second time following four alleged murders

ABC NEWS (Australia)

Hundreds have joined Adelaide's Walk for Respect after a terrible week of alleged crimes against local women. But many were optimistic for the future hoping a royal commission and proactive policies can achieve real change.

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00:00 For a second day, hundreds of people took to Adelaide streets, marching against the

00:06 scourge of family violence.

00:13 They made their way from Victoria Square to the Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden.

00:17 Many sported orange for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against

00:21 Women, symbolising hope for a brighter future.

00:25 Women's are crying out for more education to help prevent more women experiencing harm.

00:30 Not all disrespect leads to violence against women or violence in general, but all violence

00:35 starts with disrespect.

00:36 So today is really important we all stand together as a community.

00:39 You need the men to be part of that conversation.

00:42 We need to better engage with men in order to try and reduce these statistics and hopefully

00:46 down the track try and stop these from happening.

00:48 Four women have allegedly been murdered in South Australia in the past week.

00:53 The families and friends of victims and survivors say enough is enough.

00:58 And to see how hurt and distressed everybody around is, yeah, it's been hard work.

01:07 These 51 shoes represent the 51 women who have died in alleged instances of family violence

01:13 in Australia this year alone, and many fear the number will only keep rising.

01:18 The State Government is considering calls for a Royal Commission into the issue.

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