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· 2018
This paper considers what can be done to prevent family violence in New Zealand, taking the position that family violence is a solvable problem and largely a symptom of underlying social and psychological issues. It discusses the nature and prevalence of family violence, including challenges in data collection, impacts on children and parenting, and cycle of intergenerational trauma, then considers prevention issues including addressing the impact of adverse childhood experiences, changing social norms to support positive parenting and non-violent relationships, strengthening economic supports for families, building workforce capacity and capability, enhancing parenting support and skills to promote healthy child development, providing quality early childhood care and education, and intervening to lessen harm and prevent future risk. This paper is intended to promote discussion and stimulate research.