you are ready to join us in taking action. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind or heart that if the findings and recommendations of this Report are universally accepted (not just among the political powers, traditional and religious leaders, but among every one of us) then we can not only defeat family violence and violence as a whole, but we can also strengthen and reaffirm our cultural beliefs and Faith. This Inquiry would not have been possible without the bravery of the many survivors of family violence who spoke with us, shared their stories and bared their souls in the hope and belief that in coming forward it will prevent others like them suffering in the future. The strength, courage, determination and faith shown by all of the survivors in the process is in stark contrast to the characteristics of their perpetrators. For this reason, we must all find it within ourselves to reach this level of resolve to lift the veil of silence on family violence and to play our part in driving it out of our culture.