This report discusses the prevalence of reported family violence in the Napier, Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay areas. Statistics for domestic violence and child abuse are given, which include data from the police, Child Youth and Family Services, Family Courts, Stopping Violence Services, and Relationship Services. The author notes that, while the data provides a sense of government and non-government agencies' responses to family violence, many questions remain unanswered. The report concludes that, for families experiencing violence, local service delivery can be further guided by addressing the questions raised in the report.

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