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Eliminating Family Violence in Manukau

Family Violence It's Not OK!Eliminating Family Violence Project

Tomorrow’s Manukau partners and key agencies are working together to share information, resources and programmes in a concerted effort to reduce and eliminate family violence in Manukau. This issue is a real concern to the community and this project is working towards;

  • easier access to support services for those dealing with family violence and abuse in their lives
  • new services targeting identified gaps
  • better co-ordination and collaboration between agencies;
  • better information on the impact of interventions across Manukau

With the commitment and support of agencies, community and individuals, we aim to reduce family violence in Manukau City and inform organisations about what we have learnt from each other and developed in partnership.

Resources
Here are some tools and sites that will assist you in your work around family violence. 

Agencies involved

Progress to date

The working group have looked in depth around key agencies referral processes.  This document allows agencies to assess, address or escalate any referral barriers or issues.

  • Development and delivery of the Phase 2 Work Programme - this includes a new programme for Men, Gaps Analysis and Mentoring for Families research. 
  • Action Plan (PDF 96k) drafted and approved by Tomorrow’s Manukau Strategic Steering Group.
  • The first phase of the project has been focused on developing the group, project priorities, action planning and building relationships between agency members.   

For more information about the project please contact info@tomorrowsmanukau.co.nz  Media enquires please contact Justine.McFarlane005@msd.govt.nz.

Gaps Analysis

Identifying and addressing the current 'gaps' in service provision is a key initiative for the project. The following areas have been identified;

  • Marae based social services
  • Pasefika based social services (further assessment underway)
  • Reunification programmes aimed at couples
  • Men’s programmes
  • Family Violence Inter Agency Response System Co-ordinator

We are looking at ways we can address these gaps or support others. This information also informs future planning around family violence in Manukau City.

Resources

Agencies involved

This project contributes to Tomorrow’s Manukau Safe Communities outcome three:

Manukau’s families and communities will be free from violent crime.

  • It is also closely linked to the Healthy People outcome theme as family violence is often associated with alcohol and drug use.