A booklet aimed at addressing family violence in ethnic communities has been launched by the Government today.
The 'Culture No Excuse for Abuse' booklet was produced by Auckland's Shakti Community Council with help from the Ministry of Social Development's 'It's Not OK' family violence prevention campaign.
"This fantastic new resource is aimed at encouraging conversations within ethnic families and communities on how to recognise family violence in its many different forms and what to do about it," Social Development Minister Paula Bennett said.
"When the 'It's Not OK' campaign was launched some years ago, many New Zealanders became aware for the first time that family violence covers a whole range of behaviour and actions beyond hitting out at someone.
"The Shakti booklet will do the same for ethnic communities making it clear that while it is important communities and families nurture their own cultural identities, it is not okay to use culture as an excuse for violence within families," she said.
