In 2021 [the Joint Venture] heard from many communities impacted by violence. Working with government agencies and people supporting and representing those communities, we produced 10 analysis papers that reflect their experiences of the family violence and sexual violence systems.

These papers summarise what government heard from key groups in the family and sexual violence system during engagement to develop Te Aorerekura. They draw on some existing evidence that highlights the prevalence and different dynamics of violence each of these groups experience. The papers also identify some opportunities for improving ways to prevent, respond, and heal from these types of violence.

During May and June 2021, the Joint Venture engaged with people across Aotearoa New Zealand to inform Te Aorerekura – the National Strategy to Eliminate Family Violence and Sexual Violence. A key part of this engagement was the conversation with individuals, organisations and groups who work alongside children and young people. This paper reflects the experience for children and young people with the family violence and sexual violence systems and the opportunities for improving how Aotearoa New Zealand work to prevent, respond, heal and recover from these forms of violence. Communities, organisations and individuals were generous in sharing their knowledge and experiences, and through their insight government agencies have worked to develop a 25-year Strategy designed to achieve the moemoeā, or vision: All people in Aotearoa New Zealand are thriving: their wellbeing is enhanced and sustained because they are safe and supported to live their lives free from family violence and sexual violence.

This paper sets out themes that came out of hui and written submissions that focused on the needs and wellbeing of children and young people and uses, as much as possible, the words and voices of the people who shared their pūrākau (stories) and whakaaro (thoughts). (From the document). Record #7582