The Families Commission says Parliament's overwhelming support for amendment of Section 59 of the Crimes Act encourages a fundamental shift in parenting practices and is a milestone on the path to
The Families Commission has just launched a substantial research fund for projects that are likely to produce information that will make a difference for families.
The Families Commission is calling on politicians to show their leadership in reducing society's tolerance to violence by continuing to vote for the current amendment to Section 59 of the Crimes Ac
The Families Commission is urging politicians to make the safety of New Zealand's children their priority when voting this week to amend Section 59 of the Crimes Act.
The Families Commission supports a review of the child support scheme in the hopes it will result in more equity, flexibility and information for separated parents.
The Families Commission has brought together all New Zealand’s family violence statistics into one report to establish a baseline against which future trends can be measured.
Expulsion or suspension from school is rarely necessary if a whole-of-family approach is taken to student management and learning, says the Families Commission.
The Families Commission is pleased to announce Ruben Wiki as the first White Ribbon Ambassador. Ruben will be actively raising awareness of men's violence against women as part of White Ribbon Day.
A group of separated fathers who experienced enormous grief and frustration when they were no longer able to live with their children have told researchers that community services do not provide th
