Summary of submissions: Strengthening New Zealand's legislative response to family violence [pdf, 584 KB]
...• each population group should know about family violence and where to go for help • anyone who responds to family violence, including Police, judges, and lawyers, needs training on the risk factors and needs of vulnerable populations • more resources are needed to meet the particular needs of different populations. 4 DEFINING FAMILY VIOLENCE Most people supported a change to the legal definition of family violence to ensure it covers all relevant behaviours and situati...