Family violence on increase

Clear messages emerge at Samoa violence inquiry

The message is that problem is very real,and on the rise, and the overwhelming consensus is for action to be taken.

Many presentations indicated that domestic violence has become normalised in Samoan society. Everyone agreed that a holistic approach is needed to tackle violence in the home.

The National Council of Women pointed out that many organisations share varying messages and at times conflicting ones, a sentiment echoed by the Nurses Association and a suicide prevention advocacy group, Fa'ataua Le Ola.