Police Safety Orders support family violence victims

Family violence is a huge issue for New Zealand.

Last year more than 91,000 family violence incidents and offences were identified. While that figure is alarming, international evidence suggests only 18 percent of family violence is reported. Another 82% goes under the radar, generally becoming more severe and frequent over time.

Victims of family violence are also the victims of our most serious violence. Figures that are recorded show that approximately 30 percent of adult sexual assaults occur in the family home; at least 60 percent of child abuse; 55 percent of serious assaults and 42 percent of all homicides.

Media release: Police Safety Orders give Police extra tool to keep families safe
Police web pages: What is a Police Safety Order?