Taskforce for Action on Sexual Violence Report Released

Ministry of Justice has released the report of the Taskforce for Action on Sexual Violence.

The report confirms that sexual violence is one of the most costly crimes for the health, social, and justice sectors in New Zealand. The report includes many recommendations to Government on how they can better prevent and respond to sexual violence.

The majority of recommendations are from Te Ohaakii a Hine – National Network Ending Sexual Violence Together (TOAH-NNEST). The recommendations include:
Investment in effective funding of front-line services for victims and offenders;
Ensuring a coordinated response as work continues across the social, health, education and justice systems and in partnership with the community sector;
Implementing immediate changes such as legislative and procedural improvements to the current justice system and for future investment in longer-term prevention and alternatives to the current system; and
Building evidence and sharing information – across government and with the community sector.
The report signifies the end of the Taskforce which was established in July 2007 to lead and coordinate efforts to address sexual violence and advise Government on future actions to prevent and respond to this crime.

To read the report go to http://www.justice.govt.nz/policy-and-consultation/taskforce-for-action-...