http://www.areyouok.org.nzLatest news from the Family Violence - Are You OK? - Campaign.enmatt@origindesign.co.nzhttp://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=125Prime Minister Helen Clark and Associate Social Development Minister Ruth Dyson today welcomed the launch of a national campaign for action against family violence.11 Sep 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=126Many individuals and organizations have spoken out in support of the campaign. Here is a selection of comments:11 Sep 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=127Di Grennell of Amokura Family Violence Prevention Project speaks at the launch of the Campaign for Action on Family Violence, urging the people of New Zealand to start "challenging prevailing myths about violence and promoting the possibility of change"11 Sep 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=128Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey today launched a local version of the government's national campaign for action against family violence.11 Sep 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=129The Wairoa Family Violence Focus Group has developed a five point strategy to turn the tide on family violence in the small 8340 person community on the East Coast of the North Island.11 Oct 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=136A project to reduce and prevent family violence in Feilding is using real people's experiences to get the Campaign message about family violence out to the wider community.11 Oct 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=130Making family violence more visible in the Queenstown community is the goal of the Wakatipu Abuse Prevention Network's community action project in Queenstown.11 Oct 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=131The Opotiki community is being invited to support a local campaign against family violence.11 Oct 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=145The Pacific launch of the It's not OK campaign was a call for Pacific communities to work together to put an end to all forms of family violence.10 Dec 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=132Businesses in Auckland are being encouraged to speak out against domestic violence through a project funded by the Campaign for Action on Family Violence.11 Oct 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=133A campaign to stop family violence was launched in Tauranga in September, coinciding with the Rugby World Cup.11 Oct 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=137Waitakere City Council is taking its anti family violence message onto the streets - literally.12 Oct 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=134A hui held in Wairoa in August to break the silence surrounding elder abuse was successful beyond all expectations.11 Oct 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=135A project to reduce and prevent family violence in Feilding is using real people's experiences to get the Campaign message about family violence out to the wider community.11 Oct 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=13801 Oct 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=13917 Oct 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=14313 Nov 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=140Welcome to the October news update from the Campaign for Action on Family Violence.25 Oct 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=14131 Oct 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=142A project to tackle family violence in the Somali community was launched in Auckland at Labour Weekend.31 Oct 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=155 ‘It’s not ok’ stickers on letterboxes throughout the rural far north are a sign of the success of the Te Aupouri Maori Trust Board’s campaign to raise awareness of family violence.12 Feb 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=144Community stories, ideas and information06 Dec 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=14610 Dec 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=147White Ribbon Day on Sunday 25 November was observed by hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders from all walks of life and all regions of the country this year.10 Dec 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=148A new music DVD and CD You Will Know Brothers Against Violence was launched in the week leading up to White Ribbon Day this year.10 Dec 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=150New research shows that New Zealanders are starting to take action as a result of the 'it's not OK' campaign.19 Dec 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=149Hauraki Mayor John Tregidga is taking a stand against family violence.13 Dec 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=15115 Jan 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=15214 Jan 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=153Waimakariri Mayor Ron Keating has put his weight behind local initiatives to reduce and prevent family violence.24 Jan 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=154Kia ora and welcome to the December update from the Campaign for Action on Family Violence team01 Dec 2007http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=157New TV advertisements for the 'It's not OK' campaign feature three men talking about how they stopped being violent towards their families and one man talking about how he intervened to help a friend stop being violent.14 Feb 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=159Family Violence – It’s not OK is a hard message to miss these days in Christchurch – it’s loud and clear on the back of the city’s shuttle bus. 26 Feb 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=160A new report from the Families Commission explores how and why elder abuse and neglect occurs and what can be done to prevent it.04 Mar 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=162News on the TV ads, Community Action Fund, New Resources, Elder abuse, Feedback and what's coming next07 Mar 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=163 'Beneath the façade of civilised society' is a social comment on aspects of New Zealand society people would rather turn a blind eye to.28 Mar 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=164A total of 91 applications were received for the third round of the Community Action Fund, which closed on 10 June.01 Jul 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=175Vic Tamati who appears in our TV ads discovered first hand last week that 10 year olds know family violence is not OK when he visited a primary school in West Auckland.10 Jul 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=165Some of NZ's top Maori and Pacific Island male musicians are standing up against violence towards women, with the launch of a new music DVD and CD "You Will Know" Brothers Against Violence.17 Apr 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=166The Vodafone Warriors are kicking bullying into touch - and helping to deliver the ‘It's not OK' message.21 Apr 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=167Actor Annie Whittle, All Black great Michael Jones, television personality Pio Terei and Outrageous Fortune's Tammy Davis are the latest high profile Westies to feature in Waitakere's anti family violence campaign.28 Apr 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=168A community campaign to prevent family violence on the West Coast of the South Island has won a community health award.07 May 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=169A Violence Free Motueka campaign was launched recently using the slogan ‘It's Up to Us'.19 May 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=170The Ministry of Social Development has just released a literature review of New Zealand and international research on child maltreatment08 May 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=171The campaign is teaming up with Women's Refuge and the Suzuki Pulse Netball team in a new partnership to deliver the It's not OK message.29 May 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=172Youthline and Women’s Refuge are inviting young people and their families to speak out against family violence by wearing “It’s not OK” t-shirts. The t-shirts are being launched as part of Youth Week.04 Jun 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=173Some of New Zealand's top rugby and league players starred in the Stage of Origin threatresports comedy show recently, promoting the It's not OK campaign.23 Jun 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=174A new exhibition stand displaying key elements of the campaign was unveiled recently at the DevCon State Services Senior Leaders Development Conference in Wellington. The display will be used at events and conferences to promote campaign messages.27 Jun 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=176The high profile family violence case involving sports presenter Tony Veitch has generated widespread media comment and highlighted the importance of the It’s not OK campaign.17 Jul 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=177This banner has been produced as part of the Ashburton Families Without Violence Campaign. Mitre 10 added its voice to the local campaign by displaying the banner for two weeks in May.29 Jul 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=178It’s not OK could become an international symbol against domestic violence says Police and Justice Minister, Hon Annette King.27 Aug 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=179A Community Action Fund project "Blow the Whistle on Violence" has received first prize at the New Zealand Community Safety and Injury Prevention Awards.01 Sep 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=180Social Development and Employment Minister Ruth Dyson has announced the latest community projects to receive funding from the third round of the ‘It’s not OK’ campaign’s Community Action Fund, taking funding to more than $2 million.09 Sep 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=181A two week campaign by the Wanganui Chronicle, working in partnership with the campaign team, has been a huge success.24 Sep 2008http://www.areyouok.org.nz/whats_new.php&news_id=182Basketball fans will spot the It’s not OK logo on centre court at The New Zealand Breakers home games this season.24 Sep 2008