Family violence worker receives death threats

The worker recieved the threats after raising concerns about violence in the community. Photo / File

Police in Hawera are investigating death threats against a woman working to stop family violence.

Rape Crisis Centre manager Pam Bassett has received the threats, after raising concerns about violence in the community.

Families Commission chief Paul Curry says it's horrible to think she's been threatened because of the very thing she's advocating against.

He says it shows just how much work is still to be done to combat attitudes towards violence.