A heavy vehicle bearing stark images is set to drive anti-domestic violence messages out into communities from western NSW to Sydney - multiple times a week.
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The 13.5-metre-long trailer operated by Dubbo’s Transforce has the extra task of encouraging people to report the crime.
Its new signage results from the NSW government and the freight company partnering to take the ‘No Innocent Bystanders’ campaign out on the roads.
Police minister Troy Grant and Transforce founder and managing director Steve Fieldus unveiled the new-look trailer curtain at the freight company’s Dubbo depot on Tuesday.
Mr Grant said domestic violence was the most under-reported crime in NSW, with many victims feeling shame, guilt and fear at the thought of coming forward.
“No one should be subjected to violence, particularly by those they love,” he said.
“It’s important victims, and witnesses, feel they can come forward and seek help from police and other service providers.
“To help overcome this culture of silence, we have joined forces with local Dubbo company Transforce to fit out the exterior of one of its freight trucks with anti-domestic violence signage.
“This partnership, a first for the NSW government, will ensure the important message of reporting domestic violence travels across the state in a bold and creative way.”
The “travelling billboard” resulted from Mr Grant and Mr Fieldus talking about community issues.
Mr Fieldus, whose company has won multiple business awards, said he was proud to be involved in the campaign because domestic violence impacted many lives including young children.
If one person reports a domestic violence incident to NSW Police after seeing my truck, then it has been well worth my while.
- Transforce managing director Steve Fieldus
“Our heavy vehicle with this important message on it will be seen up and down highways throughout regional NSW as we go about our day-to-day business,” he said.
“If one person reports a domestic violence incident to NSW Police after seeing my truck, then it has been well worth my while.”
The truck makes three to four trips to Sydney a week, as well as to the Nyngan, Warren and Cobar districts at times.
Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Pru Goward said the NSW Police Force needed every piece of information they can to take action against domestic violence and family violence offenders, and information provided could save someone’s life.
“I congratulate Transforce for a great partnership with NSW Police and CrimeStoppers,” she said.