Pacific Prevention of Domestic Violence Programme

Pacific Prevention of Domestic Violence Programme (PPDVP) is a tripartite partnership between New Zealand Aid, the Pacific Island Chiefs of Police and the New Zealand Police. The Programme has a long term vision of achieving a "Safer Pacific free from Domestic Violence."

The Programme operates at two levels. A regional component focuses on developing a common and consistent understanding and approach in relation to domestic violence issues amongst Pacific Police agencies and linked organizations. An in country component focuses on working more intensively with four Pacific counties Tonga, Samoa, Cook Islands and Kiribati. One of the main aims of the programme is to build the capacity of law enforcement to prevent/respond effectively to domestic violence.

Other key goals include Building relationships and partnerships with NGO's and Government departments have a common understanding and approach to responding to Domestic Violence and working to improve the in country policy, legislative, partnership, leadership, governance and wider social environments influencing the prevalence and effects of domestic violence.

More information about PPDVP:

• Background and Management Structure
• Staff Profiles

Regional Activity