Families Commission

The Family Violence – it's not OK website provides information on the nationwide family violence campaign as well as resources for seeking help
Women's Refuge explains what domestic violence is and advises women how to get help
National Network of Stopping Violence Services offers information and advice about violence and provides a directory to their services around New Zealand
Preventing Violence in the Home provides information about family violence
Barnardos provides programmes for children who have been a witness or victim of family violence
Jigsaw advocate against all forms of child harm and neglect, and family violence – find the nearest agency to you
ThePolice website has information on getting a protection order
Family and Community Services provides a national directory of family violence services and programmes

How does it hurt children long-term?

It's never OK for children to experience family violence, whether they are victims or witnesses. Children who experience violence often learn to use violence themselves. As they grow up, they will see violence as a solution to all problems in life. As a result they may well face barriers to success in all areas of their life.

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How does it hurt children long-term?