Preventing Family Violence
By focusing on prevention and early intervention, Family and Community Services seeks to reduce the number of families affected by family violence.
We are responsible for the following family violence prevention programmes:
- Family Violence Intervention Programme
- Community Action Fund
- Community Action Toolkit
- Campaign for Action on Family Violence
- Children and Young People Who Witness Family Violence
- Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services
- Family Violence Whanau Ora Fund
- E Tu Whanau Ora – Programme of Action to Address Family Violence 2008-2013
- Family Violence Funding Coordination Networks
- New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse
- Programme of Action for Pacific People: 2008
Te Rito
Te Rito is a collaborative approach between government and non-government organisations. It sets out key principles, goals and actions for families/whanau living free from violence.
Te Rito – New Zealand Family Violence Prevention Strategy was published in 2002. It provides a framework for action in 18 specific areas. These can be downloaded from www.msd.govt.nz.
Taskforce for Action on Violence within Families
A Taskforce for Action on Violence Within Families was established in 2005 to lead cross-sectoral work to prevent family violence. The Taskforce reported to a Ministerial Team in July 2006.
» Read more about the Taskforce for Action on Violence Within Families
