A leading family violence crisis agency says the current cost of living crisis is exacerbating domestic abuse and harm in New Zealand, with a marked increase in people reporting more severe assaults - often involving weapons and strangulation. Shine senior adviser Rachel Kain said the rate of family violence being reported to the organisation was “at an all-time high”. On average, police attend a family violence episode every four minutes. Kain said family violence cases had become much more complex due to poverty-related issues. Crisis line - 0800 742 584 (available 24/7)Ministry of Justice: For information on family violenceTe Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga: National Network of Family Violence ServicesWhite Ribbon: Aiming to eliminate men’s violence towards women.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 09, 2024 23:21 UTC