2015-2020 Violence Prevention Strategy ACC’s Strategic Intent A substantial reduction in the incidence and severity of injury, an increase in trust and confidence, and a positive return on our investment in injury prevention 2015-2020 Violence Prevention Strategy Our Goal For young people1 to experience safe, healthy and respectful relationships Our Approach Use strengths-based2 approaches to support young people Our Principles Invest in preventing violence before it happens Build an evidence base to guide our decision making Value strong partnerships that deliver mutual benefits Align with other strategies that are aimed at young people Respect the knowledge of young people Champion safe, appropriate and effective interventions Our Methods Promote protective factors for safe, healthy and respectful relationships to reduce intentional injuries caused by violence Collaborate with partners to increase reach and impact Listen to the needs and opinions of young people and the communities around them Intervene early to have maximum impact on young people developing safe, healthy and respectful relationships before the onset of concerning behaviour(s) Seek to work alongside Māori, Pasifika, LGBTIQ and diverse communities Align a pathway of initiatives that are relevant to people as they grow older Our Outcomes Diverse communities are better placed to support young people New Zealanders talk about and experience safe, healthy and respectful relationships Young people develop into healthy adults Harm caused by violence is reduced and ultimately eliminated Our Measures More young people seek help Time between experiencing violence and reporting is reduced More young people receive safe, appropriate and effective interventions Social norms, attitudes and behaviours change to better support safe, healthy and respectful relationships 1 Young people are defined as those aged 25 years and under 2 Strengths-based approaches acknowledge young people's self-determination and strengths, and recognise that young people are resourceful and resilient in the face of adversity