In Australia, one woman a week
is killed by a current or former husband or partner.
One in three women
has experienced physical violence.
Almost one in five women
has experienced sexual violence.
It is mainly men
who use violence against women and children.
Lutherans
are no more or less likely to be victims or perpetrators of
domestic or family violence than anyone else.
All women, men and children
deserve to live in respectful and fulfilling relationships, free of violence, abuse and control.