Calling Quote by Rosie Batty
“Let's start calling family violence 'terrorism' and then maybe we will start to see that investment of funding applied to where it needs to be.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public advocacy on domestic violence, 2015
Reframing family violence as terrorism highlights its severity and may mobilize resources and public attention.
In simple terms: Call it terrorism to get more help.
Key Takeaway
Label violence as terrorism to drive funding and policy change.
Themes
advocacy
social justice
policy
violence prevention
terminology
Mood
urgent
determined
empathetic
Type
activist
persuasive
call‑to‑action
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- public awareness campaigns
- legislative lobbying
Key Concepts
public health
human rights
resource allocation
Questions to Reflect On
- What impact could this rebranding have on victims?
- How can we ensure funding reaches those in need?
A Different Perspective
Changing terminology alone may not solve underlying causes.
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