Documentary produced in memory of Patricia Ann McGrath
Tue 03 Sep 2013
A documentary has been produced in memory of Patricia Ann McGrath, who died as a result of intimate partner violence in January 2013. Available ...
A documentary has been produced in memory of Patricia Ann McGrath, who died as a result of intimate partner violence in January 2013. Available on YouTube and DVD, 'Enough is Enough' tells the story of Northlanders affected by family violence and the harm it inflicts on families and the community.
The documentary, produced by the McGrath family and friends, Northland District Health Board, Northland Police and the 'It's Not OK' campaign highlights three key messages:
- Enough is enough
- Speak out against family violence
- Encourage people to seek help
John McGrath, Patricia McGrath's brother, says,
"In the Maori world the first person to be created was Hineahuone - a female. Women should be held up there - they are really tapu - we need to worship our women. For this to happen from our own men is mind blowing - it should not happen, it should not happen, enough is enough."
Police Commander Inspector Tracy Phillips from the Whangārei/Kaipara Area says the DVD "stresses that it is okay for people to ask for help when they are being beaten and psychologically abused by family members they love in their own homes."
The DVD also includes an original song 'Enough is Enough', written by 17 year old Summer Ash from Taipa in the Far North. Tracey Phillips says Ash's song was chosen for the documentary as the lyrics reinforced the message that Northlanders will not accept family violence in their homes.
The DVD will be distributed through Northland DHB, Police, Work and Income New Zealand, Family Works, Victim Support, Women's Refuge, Life Line, Salvation Army and community health and social providers.
Feedback on the documentary can be provided by emailing feedback@northlanddhb.org.nz.
Media:
Relief for family united after loss, Northern Advocate, 21.01.14
'Song heads campaign', Northern News, 28.08.2013
'Kerikeri Student Wins Family Violence DVD Song Competition', Scoop, 26.08.2013
'Tragedy spurs family to take on domestic violence battle', NZ Herald, 27.07.2013
Image: iStock