1. 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
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