E Tu Whanau, Pasifika and Ethnic get $8m for family violence

May 21, 2013 at 3:49 PM

Budget 2013 has given $8m for E Tū Whānau, Pasifika and migrant and refugee communities  to address family violence over the next 4 years. She gives a strong emphasis to culturally appropriate models, practices  and workforce development for these respective communities in violence prevention and intervention in families and communities. Minister Turia believes in "a culturally relevant, collaborative and inclusive approach to change what may often be entrenched and inter-generational attitudes and behaviours that have led to violence.” More on Hon Tariana Turia speech here



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