Taskforce Reports
The Taskforce published its First Report in July 2006, setting out its vision and programme of action for 2006/2007 and beyond.
The Taskforce vision is that:
All families and whanau have healthy, respectful, stable relationships, free from violence.
The Taskforce is taking action on four fronts to achieve its vision:
- leadership – we need leadership at all levels if we are going to transform our society into one that does not tolerate family violence
- changing attitudes and behaviour – we have to reduce society’s tolerance of violence and change people’s damaging behaviour within families
- safety and accountability – swift and unambiguous action by safe family members and the justice sector increases the chances of people being safe and of holding perpetrators to account
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effective support services – individuals and families affected by family violence need help and support from all of us so they can recover and thrive.
The Ongoing Programme of Action
The second report, the Ongoing Programme of Action, builds on and continues the work of the Taskforce for 2007/2008 and beyond. The Ongoing Programme of Action lets New Zealanders see what the Taskforce is doing to eliminate family violence, and provides an opportunity for New Zealanders to review the Taskforce’s achievements from its First Programme of Action.
The Taskforce acknowledge that eliminating family violence is a long-term goal that requires a sustained and co-ordinated effort from government, non-government, the community and individuals.
