That’s the message Garry Ponder wants to get out into the community.

The White Ribbon ambassador and former police force member said eliminating violence against women started with fostering respect.

“We need to educate the kids and educate the parents,” Mr Ponder said.

“It’s about educating parents not to make the wrong comments to their children to make them think there’s a disrespect [towards females].

“There’s a saying among White Ribbon people: ‘not all lack of respect ends in violence, but all violence against women starts with a lack of respect’. We want this community to be completely against violence against women.”

The community is invited to take part in two events in November.

The White Ribbon Walk will be held at Bradman Oval in Bowral from 7.30am to 8.30am on Wednesday, November 21.

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Participants are asked to wear a white t-shirt and march to show that you stand against domestic violence.

There will be a sausage sizzle provided by the Lions after the event for a gold coin. This is a free event.

Participants can just come along, or register at Eventbrite or to LeanneK@ywca.org.au.

The community is also encouraged to take part in the Expect Rspect community challenge golf day.

The event will be held at the Highlands Golf Club in Mittagong from 8am on Sunday, November 25.

The cost is $40 which includes 18 holes and lunch.

Bookings need to be finalised by November 21.

For bookings contact Southern Highlands Police senior constable Simone Houghton on 4869 7899 or Garry Ponder on 0423 622 328.