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Youth Speak About Family Violence

Last Updated (Wednesday, 17 March 2010 12:35) Written by Andrea Pichler Tuesday, 27 May 2008 20:48

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Youthline and Women’s Refuge invite young people and their families to speak out against family violence by wearing “It’s not OK” t-shirts which are being launched during Youth Week.

 

Youthline says the message of the government’s Campaign for Action on Family Violence fits well with this year’s Youth Week theme, Relate.


“Youth Week is all about celebrating our young people and focusing on how positive relationships can inspire young people towards achieving their potential. The Action on Family Violence campaign strongly sends the message that young people need healthy and positive relationships within their families, that are safe, supportive and violence free,” says Youthline CEO Stephen Bell.


The t-shirts have been made with design input from young people and have a funky Aotearoa theme.


The t-shirt design was part of a youth development project run in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development and Families Commission as part of the Campaign for Action on Family Violence – It's not OK campaign.


The t-shirts are available for sale from www.youthline.co.nz and money from each $20 shirt will be used to support both Youthline and Women’s Refuge in their work with young people and their families.


Both of these agencies are part of a partnership approach with government to end family violence which includes the Family Violence Information Line 0800 456 450 and the website www.areyouok.org.nz .

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