Local services are applauding Minister of Justice Amy Adams making combating family violence her top priority and her Government's decision to review the adequacy of current legislation in responding to family violence.
Women's Refuge Whanganui and jigsaw whanganui are co-hosting a forum to stimulate responses to the Government's recently-released discussion document Strengthening New Zealand's legislative response to Family Violence.
The forum will be held at 5pm on Thursday at jigsaw whanganui, 236 Victoria Ave.
Tim Metcalfe, jigsaw whanganui chief executive, said everybody concerned about the adequacy of the current laws to respond to family violence was welcome to attend. They can register by phoning 345 1636 or emailing admin@jigsawwhanganui.org.nz
Mr Metcalfe says the forum will follow a community circle approach.