A domestic violence expert thinks the rise in police investigations into family harm, doesn't tell the whole picture.
Data released to the Mike Hosking Breakfast show police looked into almost 50,000 more domestic incidents last year, than 10 years ago - a 66 percent rise.
But fewer cases are going through court.
Prevention expert with organisation Shine, Graham Barnes, told Kate Hawkesby it is likely people are calling 111 more, rather than keeping quiet.
"It's difficult to interpret at this stage. More people are seeking help and I think that could well mean that people have got more confidence in the Police."
LISTEN ABOVE AS GRAHAM BARNES SPEAKS WITH KATE HAWKESBYÂ
HOW TO GET HELP
If you're in danger NOW:
• Phone the police on 111 or ask neighbours of friends to ring for you • Run outside and head for where there are other people • Scream for help so that your neighbours can hear you • Take the children with you • Don't stop to get anything else • If you are being abused, remember it's not your fault. Violence is never okay
Where to go for help or more information:
• Women's Refuge: Free national crisisline operates 24/7 - 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843 www.womensrefuge.org.nz • Shine, free national helpline 9am- 11pm every day - 0508 744 633 www.2shine.org.nz • It's Not Ok: Information line 0800 456 450 www.areyouok.org.nz • Shakti: Providing specialist cultural services for African, Asian and Middle Eastern women and their children. Crisisline 24/7 0800 742 584 • Ministry of Justice: www.justice.govt.nz/family-justice/domestic-violence • National Network of Stopping Violence: www.nnsvs.org.nz • White Ribbon: Aiming to eliminate men's violence towards women, focusing this year on sexual violence and the issue of consent. www.whiteribbon.org.nz
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