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The highly successful “Promoting Youth Non-violence project” has a new name - R.A.P. - Respect All People Whakamana Tangata . The new brand was launched at the Involve 2008 Youth conference in Wellington recently. More

Hush money is a bad thing - particularly when it’s related to domestic violence says the manager of the National Network of Stopping Violence Services, Brian Gardner. More

The new funding of $446 million for essential areas of social services is great news says the National Network of Stopping Violence Services co-leaders, Brian Gardner and Parekotuku Moore. More

Some of NZ’s top Maori and Pacific Island male musicians are standing up against violence towards women, with the launch of a new music DVD and CD “You Will Know” Brothers Against Violence. More

People with disabilities frequently face disbelief and minimisation of their experiences when they are victims of domestic violence. NNSVS has set up a working group of people with disabilties to support people to speak out about the violence. More

Stopping Violence Programmes cannot cope with the number of men being sent to programmes without funding. NNSVS fears people seeking support as a result of the Government Campaign for Action on Family Violence will be turned away unless funding for services is increased to keep up with demand. More

Creating non-violent environments for young people may be the key to reducing New Zealand’s appalling rates of domestic violence. (Media Release for youth week 21 to 27 May) More

Letter to The Listener refuting claims that the Family Court is biased against men More

The record number of domestic violence murders in the first six weeks of 2007 is alarming to family violence experts. New Zealanders urged to act if they see warning signs of abuse. More

NNSVS responds to a verdict of manslaughter for a man who bashed his partner to death with a cricket bat. His lawyer said he was provoked. More