Request for Feedback - Deadline 26 May 2023
There are significant gaps in family violence and sexual violence (FVSV) services in Aotearoa New Zealand. This means not everyone can access the support they need when they experience or use violence. Pacific peoples, Tangata whenua, disabled people, LGBTQIA+ communities, children and young people, ethnic communities, older people and people who use violence are especially impacted by FVSV service gaps.
Te Aorerekura — the National Strategy to Eliminate Family Violence and Sexual Violence — calls on government to identify service gaps across Aotearoa and to create a plan to address the family violence gaps (Action 29) and a plan to address the sexual violence gaps (Action 30). This work is being led by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).
To support development of these gaps plans MSD created:
- A list of the FVSV service gaps which tangata whenua, communities, specialist sectors and government have identified over the years
- Draft criteria to support decisions about the order that these gaps will be addressed over time
The Ministry of Social Development are seeking FEEDBACK on these two documents by 26 MAY 2023.
You can access the FVSV service gaps list and the draft criteria here: Addressing service gaps in family violence and sexual violence | Te Puna Aonui
Alternatively, you can send through any feedback by emailing us at: TeAorerekura_Action29_30@msd.govt.nz
Why your views matter
To create comprehensive plans, MSD need to ensure they fully understand the FVSV service gaps that people are experiencing. They also need a transparent and fair process to support decisions about the order that FVSV service gaps will be addressed in the Plans.
READ MORE about Te Aorerekura
National Strategy to Eliminate Family Violence and Sexual Violence
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