Twenty-two-year-old Shiva, says, “It is a common misconception that violence within relationships is not a crime, or that the victim is in some way to blame for it. We need to challenge this in order to build a more respectful and responsible society. I myself used to be harsh with my mother. I used to disrespect her and would not listen to her. But after being sensitised to the campaign, my attitudes have changed. As my mother falls ill often, I have begun helping with household chores. I have even learned to cook and wash dishes. I have also taken up a job so that I can ease the financial strain. I hope I can make other people believe in the power of change.”