'Don't be a victim or perpetrator', says award-winning activist Manjula Datta O'Connor

Professor Manjula Datta O'Connor receives the Premier's Award for Victorian Senior of the Year for her work in raising awareness about dowry abuse and family violence in Victoria. Source: Supplied by Manjula Datta O'Connor. Credit: Tim Mullane/© sustainableimage.com.au

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Professor Manjula Datta O'Connor, a psychiatrist and advocate for family violence prevention, has received the Premier's Award for Victorian Senior of the Year for her work on dowry abuse and family violence. In an interview with SBS Hindi, she discusses her efforts to combat these issues, including their causes, impacts, types of abuse, and possible solutions.

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If you or someone you know is impacted by family and domestic violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. The Men’s Referral Service provides advice for men on domestic violence and can be contacted on 1300 766 491. Those seeking support can contact Lifeline crisis support on 13 11 14.

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