Broome residents turn out for White Ribbon march

About 100 community members marched through Broome to take a stand against domestic violence this morning.

Women and men converged at Male Oval to mark the third annual silent domestic violence memorial march organised by Aboriginal Family Law Services and supported by several other local agencies to coincide with the national White Ribbon campaign.

Crowds heard from guest speakers including Buffy Lefroy from Marnja Jarndu Women’s Refuge, Broome Police Family Protection coordinator Sergeant Richard Conkling and community member Tonii Skeen.

Broome Uniting Church Reverend Chris Paine led a prayer in memory of domestic violence victims, while men were invited to come forward to read an oath pledging to take a stand against domestic violence and lead by example.

Marchers were then handed placards and flowers and walked through town in solidarity.

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