Faith Tkalac

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Faith Tkalac is the mother of Jari Wise who was killed after being struck by a car driven by his girlfriend Melissa Oates on Wilmot Road, Huonville, Tasmania, Australia. Oates was convicted of dangerous driving and sentenced to 14 months imprisonment.[1]

Faith is now actively raising awareness of domestic and intimate partner violence against all people regardless of gender and has recently proposed Jari's Law.

Jari's Law

  • Jari's Law is about creating change in the Tasmanian Courts. By ensuring Magistrates have all the background of the perpetrator.[2]
  • Jari's Law is about ensuring the Government of Tasmanian changes legislation to ensure men are equally recognised and supported as victims of domestic violence as women are.[3]
  • Jari's Law is about ensuring Tasmania Police protect male victims of domestic violence, and believe their accusations against female perpetrators.[4]
  • Jari's Law is about ensuring that men, and men with children, are provided equal access to support services and funding as women, and women with children are.[5]
  • Jari's Law is about ensuring female offenders receive the same sentencing as male offenders.[6]
  • Jari's Law is about providing men with Legal Aid funded representation and support.[7]

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