Justice Minister Amy Adams and Social Development Minister Anne Tolley said today $500,000 would go towards dedicated, emergency homes for perpetrators of domestic violence. The housing places will be used when abusers have to stay away for a short period but have nowhere else to live. "A shortage of such accommodation can lead to them returning home, sometimes leading to further family violence incidents," Adams said today. The funding will focus on Christchurch and Waikato, where domestic violence programmes are being trialled. The new initiative will complement another scheme which helps victims stay safe in their homes by installing new locks and alarm systems.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 16, 2016 04:30 UTC