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About the TOS Campaign


What is Telling Our Story?

What is the Symbolism of the TOS Logo?

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What do I do if I have more questions?

Who are the TOS Partners?


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The Stories...


John's Story

"Hi, my name is John. I'm a bit of a hothead, and Ive had a couple of previous assault charges. I was at a house party, and I had been drinkin' and this guy puts a move on my girlfriend. I know it was because of the alcohol, but I punched this guy out pretty bad, and I guess I broke his jaw. I was pretty sure I was going to jail, but my legal aid lawyer got the charge reduced from aggravated assault to assault causing bodily harm. He convinced the judge that I was going to get help for my drinking and anger problems, and I got a 12 month conditional sentence. That meant I did a treatment centre for three weeks, which was really good for me, and I had curfew for six months. I know my life has to change. My girlfriend said shed leave for good if it didn't, and I don't ever want to go to jail. My lawyer really helped me understand all that. I never thought I'd say it, but Im thankful to him. That's my story&"



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