Children and young people are loved, safe and nurtured
The national strategy and action plan will galvanise efforts to eliminate family violence and sexual violence. This will set a clear direction for a collective commitment to reduce violence, clarify the most critical strategic objectives and identify the actions required across the system.
To ensure the national strategy and action plan reflects the aspirations of all New Zealanders, they will be developed through open and engaging processes, including with people harmed by violence, people who have used violence, and a wide range of communities. They will also be developed in partnership with Māori and other stakeholders.
Targeted pre-engagements with community representatives was undertaken in 2021, following the development of a discussion document on a national strategy.
Te Aorerekura: the National Strategy to Eliminate Family Violence and Sexual Violence was launched in December, 2021.
Update: Launch of a suite of new digital tools
More online support to support people affected by family violence was launched in October 2022. They include a centralised 24/7 phone and online-chat support service, a dedicated website with interactive resources for those seeking help, and a new online space specifically driving behaviour change for those who may use violence.