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Amokura - Indigenous InnovationDownload this paper - 155KB PDF Download this presentation - 176KB PDF AuthorDi Grennell, Allan PivacSpeakerDi GrennellOrganisationAmokura-Family Violence Prevention Consortium, TaitokerauThe Amokura Family Violence Prevention Strategy is an integrated community based initiative to address family violence in Taitokerau. The initiative is led by the Family Violence Prevention Consortium which is made up of the Chief Executives of seven iwi authorities: Te Aupouri, Te Rarawa, Ngati Kahu, Whaingaroa, Ngapuhi, Ngati Whatua and Ngati Wai. The Amokura purpose is to provide strategic leadership and co-ordination of violence prevention and early intervention activities across Taitokerau. Leadership by iwi constitutes a long-term commitment to violence prevention. Our first responsibility is to provide this leadership in our own whanau, hapu and iwi. However, expression of manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga in our rohe means this commitment extends to the whole community. We want all children and young people regardless of background to be able to enjoy safety in their own homes and communities across our region. This in turn means more positive engagement in education, community activities and employment. 'Step Back' is a violence prevention brand developed by the Consortium and communicated primarily through the medium of music via radio and community concerts. The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of community responsibility at all levels to acknowledge the impact of family violence on children and young people, and provide simple messages and strategies for change. Opportunities are proved for young people and providers to be involved in aspects of event planning and organization, and review of artist material to ensure consistency with violence prevention messages. The brand has been picked up by young people in remote rural communities such as Whaingaroa as well as urban centres in Taitokerau. This presentation will include DVD footage of Step Back events, community responses, and a rangatahi Step Back rap. This rap is a hard hitting and sophisticated analysis of the impact of violence as expressed by youth. Step Back - by EZ (extract)You claim that you're not violent Smack only if it's required Raising your hand don't make you a man You ain't a man if you smack your love You ain't a man if you crack your sons You ain't a mom if you smack your girls Make up then wake up if that's your world PresentationPaper formatBiographyDi Grennell (Ngai Tahu, Ngati Mutunga) is the Amokura Project Manager. Di has extensive experience in the family violence prevention field including working with youth, programme development, provider training, and membership of the Domestic Violence Programmes Approvals Panel and of the 2nd Maori Taskforce on Whanau Violence. Di has also participated in Ministry of Justice research advisory groups for family violence research.Di is based in Whangarei, and works across Taitokerau, following the leadership of the members of the Family Violence Prevention Consortium:
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