Ministers Adams and
Tolley need to break the cycle of endlessly acknowledging
reports and recommendations surrounding family violence and
take some action, says New Zealand First.
“‘The
People’s Blue-Print’ out today gives clear
recommendations for action on the family violence
epidemic,” says Tracey Martin, Deputy Leader and
Spokesperson for Women.
“The uniqueness and
strength of the report is that it includes the voices of
both New Zealand women and men who have experienced violence
and the inadequacies of the service response as it
exists.
“This report follows many others all
giving recommendations to fix a response system that is
failing.
“Recent tragic events have highlighted
how important it is to get it right at all levels.
“National has done little on family violence since
coming in to power in 2008.
“Actions always speak
louder than words.
“The Government needs to bring
in the service users, listen to them and take real
action,” says Ms Martin.
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