On cover: Prepared by Point Research Ltd. Prepared for Centre for Social Research and Evaluation Te Pokapu Rangahau Arotake Hapori 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 A plain English summary article about the research's findings was published as "Reach out : change is possible", Rise (12) September 2010 : 13-15, published by the Ministry of Social Development and available here: http://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/journals-and-magazines/rise/issue-twelve/reach-out-change-is-possible.html

This aim of this research was to: - articulate the key ideas, messages and approach of the Campaign for Action on Family Violence - review the evidence to better understand how well the Campaign is working - focus on lessons and insights that can be used to inform the future development of the Campaign and enhance future government-led initiatives. The research was informed by a critical analysis of relevant literature relating to family violence, social change and social movements, policy documents and other information and research related to the Campaign and interviews with stakeholders/key informants.

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