Whanganui District Health Board male staff members have committed to take time out from their jobs today to help publicise this year's White Ribbon Day.
Besides greeting staff and visitors in Whanganui Hospital's front entrance, the men will hand out white ribbons, brochures and contact details for agencies available to help victims and perpetrators of family violence.
WDHB child and youth mortality review co-ordinator Terry Sarten and alcohol and drug clinician Hohepa Albert said the campaign matters to every one of the men.
"I'm delighted that they are committed to making a visible stand against family violence," Mr Sarten said.
"It's widely recognised that family violence affects the health of many individuals and their families throughout the Whanganui district."