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Family Violence Sector Needs Teeth
Friday, 11 August 2023, 10:48 am | National Network of Family Violence Services
National Network of Family Violence Services’ CEO Merran Lawler is calling for nationwide conversations about work with adults who use family violence. The call comes after Manu Reid gunned down construction workers in Auckland’s CBD in July ... More >>
Big Welcome For Family Violence Strategy
Tuesday, 7 December 2021, 11:16 am | National Network of Family Violence Services
Today’s launch of New Zealand’s first joint family violence and sexual violence strategy is being celebrated by a leading national family violence network. Te Aorerekura – the National Strategy to Eliminate Family Violence and Sexual Violence – guides ... More >>
Stopping Violence Needs Men
Wednesday, 22 September 2021, 9:13 am | National Network of Family Violence Services
A lack of male counsellors and social workers in the family violence sector is hindering efforts to effect change. National Network of Family Violence Services Kaiarahi/CEO Merran Lawler believes male practitioners are essential. She is concerned about ongoing ... More >>
Subtle Signs Key To Future Danger
Friday, 2 April 2021, 6:59 am | National Network of Family Violence Services
A coroner is highlighting red flags women should watch out for to avoid being injured or killed by their partners. The warning comes from Wellington coroner Mary-Anne Borrowdale in her March 18 2021 report on the deaths of Ngaire McKenzie and Murray ... More >>
Our National Shame: Two Deaths In White Ribbon Week
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 1:20 pm | National Network of Family Violence Services
As we mark intolerance of violence towards women for White Ribbon, two Kiwi families will bury loved ones whose lives ended because of family violence. More >>