Talk About It

The campaign has been highly successful in getting people talking about family violence so that it is no longer a private issue.

It's not OK has become part of the Kiwi vernacular and has made it easier for people to talk about how they are feeling and how they can get help.

We receive many stories from people who have changed their lives and now live violence-free. Sharing those stories provides inspiration and hope for others.

We also receive many emails and stories about people who want to change or want to help others to change.

In 2010 a new phase of the Campaign is looking at the practical things families can do to keep each other safe. Our research and feedback tells us that people want to help families in trouble but they don't know how. The campaign will be helping families, whanau, friends, workmates and neighbours to take action. It's about giving and receiving help, about noticing when things start to go wrong and supporting people to get the help they need.

The Campaign is also working alongside the E Tu Whanau Ora programme of action which emphasises the importance and benefits of loving, caring and being with whanau. This includes messages that place emphasis on what positive things whanau can do to make a difference.