2 x Articles 19/2/20 - Abuse, Violence

[Kiwi Frontline]

'79,000 VICTIMS, 79,000 TOO MANY' SAYS JUSTICE MINISTER

Māori were more at risk of experiencing offences by family members than Europeans. The overrepresentation of Māori in family violence statistics is driven by complex historical and contemporary factors, including poverty and social marginalisation, the report said.

Chief victims advisor Dr Kim McGregor says the fact that Māori are at huge risk of family violence means that government needs to invest heavily in kaupapa Māori services.....

www.stuff.co.nz/national/119576936/79000-victims-79000-too-many-says-justice-minister

[Kiwi Frontline]

NEW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STATS SHOW PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE AS COMMON AS PHYSICAL

New family violence statistics gathered by the Ministry of Justice show psychological abuse is just as common as physical abuse in New Zealand.

The survey highlights the fact that women who have recently separated from their partners are among the highest risk groups for family violence, and also recognises the disproportionate number of Māori who are victimised, compared with non-Māori.

Māori adults were found to be about twice as likely to experience family violence as European adults - about four per cent of all Māori adults will experience it......

www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/new-domestic-violence-stats-show-psychological-abuse-common-physical