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Community study : summary report : The Campaign for Action on Family Violence

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Wellington [N.Z.] Ministry of Social Development 2010Description: 42 p.; computer file : Microsoft Word format (405kb) ; computer file : PDF format (155kb)ISBN:
  • 9780478323719 (Online)
Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: The Community Study investigated the impact of the Campaign for Action on Family Violence in four New Zealand communities - Christchurch, Porirua, Te Tairawhiti (Gisborne) and Waitakere. Key goals of the research were to explore the community context into which the Campaign was launched and to determine if and how the Campaign is making a difference to understanding, discussion and action on family violence. In each community, local researchers interviewed providers and users of family violence services, and members of the general public. This report is a summary of the findings of the Community Study from the four communities. The Campaign, supported by a range of other community responses already in place, appears to be challenging community beliefs about family violence being a private matter and an individual responsibility. Participants said clearly that family violence 'is not okay', and, for many, turning a blind eye to family violence is also no longer acceptable. The Campaign has expanded people's understanding of what constitutes family violence and given them the language to talk about it. There is evidence the Campaign has prompted or affirmed help-seeking, and has given people permission to act on concerns they may have about others by checking whether people are okay, or by seeking help or advice from a third party. The Community Study suggests that, to date, the Campaign has been successful in raising awareness and understanding of family violence, increasing discussion of the issues among family/whānau and friends, and prompting action. There is widespread support for the Campaign to continue and be developed further.
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The key findings from this and three other Campaign for Action on Family Violence research reports which were released together are available here in a separate "Key Findings" document: http://www.msd.govt.nz/documents/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/research/campaign-action-violence-research/key-findings.doc A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document about Campaign for Action on Family Violence research is also available here: http://www.msd.govt.nz/documents/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/research/campaign-action-violence-research/faq-campaign-research.doc

The Community Study investigated the impact of the Campaign for Action on Family Violence in four New Zealand communities - Christchurch, Porirua, Te Tairawhiti (Gisborne) and Waitakere. Key goals of the research were to explore the community context into which the Campaign was launched and to determine if and how the Campaign is making a difference to understanding, discussion and action on family violence. In each community, local researchers interviewed providers and users of family violence services, and members of the general public. This report is a summary of the findings of the Community Study from the four communities. The Campaign, supported by a range of other community responses already in place, appears to be challenging community beliefs about family violence being a private matter and an individual responsibility. Participants said clearly that family violence 'is not okay', and, for many, turning a blind eye to family violence is also no longer acceptable. The Campaign has expanded people's understanding of what constitutes family violence and given them the language to talk about it. There is evidence the Campaign has prompted or affirmed help-seeking, and has given people permission to act on concerns they may have about others by checking whether people are okay, or by seeking help or advice from a third party. The Community Study suggests that, to date, the Campaign has been successful in raising awareness and understanding of family violence, increasing discussion of the issues among family/whānau and friends, and prompting action. There is widespread support for the Campaign to continue and be developed further.

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