UP to 7000 females in Dubbo could face violence or other abuse in domestic situations, according to White Ribbon Ambassador Kevin Saul.
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The number is based on statistics that show one in three women are victims of domestic violence, which has killed 42 Australian women this year.
"The appalling figures are the reason I got involved with the White Ribbon national male-led campaign working to end the violence," Mr Saul said.
Domestic violence is a major concern in local government areas (LGAs) in the Western region around Dubbo with some ranking among the worst hotspots for the crime in NSW.
Analysis by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research ranked Walgett first in NSW, Coonamble third, Bogan fourth, Wellington sixth, Gilgandra seventh, Dubbo 12th and Cobar 14th.
NSW Police Western region domestic violence co-ordinator Rebecca Camilleri said it was important that domestic violence was reported and not ignored or hidden.
She said domestic abuse was not limited to violence but included: social isolation; emotional, psychological and financial abuse; sexual assault, intimidation and other factors.
"Police encourage reporting not only by the person who is being victimised but by other people who know what is going on," she said.
Mr Saul also stressed it was important that domestic violence was reported to the police and other authorities.
The White Ribbon initiative works to prevent the crime, raises community awareness and runs education programs.
Peter Gallagher, chief executive of Orana Support Service, said there were several agencies in Dubbo that could help victims of domestic violence and his organisation ran several emergency shelter services for victims.
"People don't have to put up with any sort of domestic violence. In situations of immediate danger contact should always be made directly with police by calling 000," he said.