Expansion of Whānau Protect

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Children and young people are loved, safe and nurtured

Status:
Ongoing
Lead agency:
Ministry of Justice
Action timeframe:
From May 2020

Budget 2020 increased funding to expand the Whānau Protect initiative, which makes practical security improvements to the homes of children and whānau who are at high-risk of serious assault or death due to repeat family violence.

It aims to help victims remain in their homes while removing the cost and burden of relocating themselves and their children, deter perpetrators, and reduce the likelihood of further violence.  An evaluation showed victims who received the service experienced an 80% reduction in re-victimisation.