Family violence is widely recognised as a complex problem. It persists despite the efforts of successive governments, many government agencies, and the numerous community organisations working with those who are either harmed by, or perpetrators of, violence.
In 2019/20, we started a multi-year programme of work to examine what public organisations are doing to reduce family violence and sexual violence. We have completed one audit looking at how well the joint venture on family and sexual violence had been set up.
We recently started another audit looking at how the joint venture (now established as the Executive Board for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual Violence) is working with the non-government sector. In 2022/23, we expect to complete this work.
If you or someone you know are experiencing family violence, we suggest visiting www.areyouok.org.nz.