Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence, Jane Howlett, said family and sexual violence remained a critical issue affecting individuals, families and communities across the State.
"Domestic and family violence is never acceptable," Minister Howlett said.
"Every Tasmanian deserves to live free from fear, harm and abuse, and Family Violence Prevention Month reminds us all that preventing violence is a shared community responsibility."
Throughout May, communities across Tasmania will mark Family Violence Prevention Month with events and activities aimed at raising awareness, promoting respectful relationships and supporting those affected by family violence.
The Tasmanian Government is taking action to prevent and respond to family and sexual violence through its Family and Sexual Violence Action Plan: Survivors at the Centre.
"Survivors at the Centre is our coordinated, whole-of-government action plan to respond to family and sexual violence," Minister Howlett said.
"Our vision is that all Tasmanians are safe, equal and respected, and that our homes, families and communities are free from all forms of family and sexual violence.
"We are investing $140 million over five years into 38 actions to prevent and respond to family and sexual violence in Tasmania.
"These include new actions and continuing or enhanced actions from the Tasmanian Government's previous two Action Plans."
A calendar of public events occurring across the State during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month is available on the Tasmanian Family and Sexual Violence Alliance website.
