The Family Violence Clearinghouse annual data summaries, released to the public today, shows that in 2015 police investigated 110,114 family violence incidents - up from 101.981 in 2014 and 95,070 in 2013. Adams is leading a comprehensive government cross-agency review of family violence laws in a bid to tackle the problem. The FVC releases a series of data summaries each year around family violence - including child abuse and sexual violence, - which are a collation of statistics from government and non-government agencies and research studies. Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playThe number of family violence incidents attended in New Zealand last year increased by more than 8000, according to new stats. The #betterthanthis campaign continues and our aim is to raise awareness around family violence by taking an in-depth look at the issues, the victims, perpetrators and solutions.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 14, 2016 17:03 UTC