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Family Violence Training Directory

About the Family Violence Training Directory

The Family Violence Training Directory has been developed by Te Puna Aonui to support the implementation of the Family Violence Capability Frameworks(external link), to strengthen government and non-government organisational and workforce capability. The goal of the Training Directory is to support a transparent and accessible national overview of family violence training – helping to build and sustain a workforce that is skilled, safe, and responsive to the needs of whānau and communities, with increased knowledge and skills in trauma and violence.

The training directory aligns with Te Aorerekura(external link) - The National Strategy to Eliminate Family Violence and Sexual Violence, contributing to Shift 3(external link) of Te Aorerekura – Towards skilled, culturally competent, and sustainable workforces by making it easier to identify training solutions that align with nationally agreed expectations for safe and effective family violence practice.

The Family Violence Entry to Expert Capability Framework (E2E)(external link) outlines the capabilities needed to respond safely and effectively to family violence for different roles and responsibilities. It sets out the expected capabilities of workers and practitioners, supporting them to continuously learn and increase their capability through Essential, Entry, Enhanced, and Expert levels.

The frameworks reflect the significant contribution of the specialist family violence and sexual violence sectors to the safety, autonomy, and wellbeing of tangata whenua and tauiwi, whānau and families, and diverse communities across Aotearoa, New Zealand. They were developed collaboratively with leaders from the specialist sector, tangata whenua, victim-survivor advocates, diverse communities, and government.

The frameworks enables agencies and individuals to make informed decisions, identify training gaps, and support workforce planning and development in a consistent way across the sector.

The Training Directory was developed through a collaborative mapping process with training providers across Aotearoa, New Zealand who were ready and willing to engage in alignment with the Family Violence Capability Frameworks in collaboration with Te Puna Aonui.

Each training listed in the directory was independently reviewed by family violence specialists within Te Puna Aonui. The content was assessed against the E2E modules and capabilities using a consistent, structured mapping process, following the Mapping Training Tool (E2E)(external link) and the modules outlined in it.

The Training Directory provides a national overview of training offerings that are aligned with the Essential and Entry Levels of the E2E Capability Framework. It is designed to:

  • Increase visibility of family violence training currently available in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
  • Help clarify the focus and scope of different training options.
  • Provide clarity on how the trainings align with national family violence capability frameworks.
  • Support informed decision-making for workforce planning and professional development.
  • Promote consistency and quality across the sector by a shared reference point.
  • The directory also highlights where there may be gaps in capability development and creates opportunities for shared insights and coordination across agencies and providers.

Each piece of training is accompanied by a table showing its alignment with the E2E modules. The terms used are:

  • Covered – All capabilities in the module are fully met.
  • Mostly Covered – Around 65–99% of capabilities are met.
  • Partially Covered – Some capabilities (up to 65%) are met.
  • Modules not marked as Covered, Mostly Covered, or Partially Covered – This means the training does not fully meet any individual capability in that module. While related topics might be touched on, the content doesn’t explore each aspect of a capability in a way that meets its full intent.

The mapping process is about alignment with the E2E Capability Framework – not a judgement on the overall quality or effectiveness of the training. The level of alignment shown (e.g. “Covered”, “Mostly Covered”, etc.) indicates how much of the content in a given module is present in the training. It does not reflect the quality of the training, or how well it’s delivered.

Some training programmes are intentionally designed to focus on specific topics or audiences, such as training centred on the experiences of Takatāpui and Rainbow people in the context of family violence. As a result, they may not align with all modules or capabilities in the E2E Capability Framework. This does not indicate a shortfall in the training itself, but rather reflects that certain areas lie outside the intended scope of the programme or course.

The decision to align training with the E2E Capability Framework sits with each provider. Inclusion in the directory is voluntary, and each provider has determined whether to engage in the mapping process and which training(s) to include.

The Training Directory is a living resource. It reflects information available at the time of publication and will be updated quarterly. This allows for new trainings to be added and existing entries to be updated as providers revise or expand their offerings.

Any provider interested in being included in future updates is encouraged to contact Te Puna Aonui to go through the mapping process.

For more information on the E2E Capability Framework and access to the mapping tools, visit:
SOS, E2E, and RSPF | Te Puna Aonui(external link)

Essential Level Modules

Module 1.1: Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Impacts of Colonisation and Racism
Module 1.2: Dynamics of Violence, the Types of Violence, and the Norms that Perpetuate Violence
Module 1.3: Safe Practice
Module 1.4: Risk Awareness and Considerations
Module 1.5: Diversity, Intersectionality, and Impacts of Inequality
Module 1.6: Children and Young People
Module 1.7: Older People
Module 1.8: Pacific Peoples
Module 1.9: Ethnic Communities
Module 1.10: Disabled People
Module 1.11: Rainbow Communities
Module 1.12: Collaborative Practice
Module 1.13: Kaimahi Wellbeing and Professional Development
 

Essential Level Training Directory

Family Violence online training

 

Course 1: Dynamics of Family Violence

Course 2: Risk Awareness and Family Violence Response

 

Delivery: Available online (e-Learning)

Cost: Free for everyone until August 2025

Further information:

ANZASW Training (External site)(external link)

Mostly Covered: 

1.4

Covered: 

1.1

1.2

Eclipse’s Essential Level Training Programme (based on the FV E2E)

Courses included:

Practitioner-Victim Insight Concept (PVIC):(external link)

Foundational Family Violence 101: Dynamics, Indicators and Impact(external link)

Risk Analysis and Safety Strategising: A Whole of Person Approach(external link)

Children and Family Violence(external link)

Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Family Violence(external link)

Diversity Workshops:

Older People and Family Violence(external link) (e-Learning available now)

·       Ethnic People and Family Violence (available soon)

·       Pasifika and Family Violence (available soon)

·       Rainbow Communities and Family Violence (available soon)

·       Disability and Family Violence (available soon)

Delivery: Available as Public and Private Workshops

Online:

·       3 x 2-hour workshops

·       2 x 3-hour workshops

In Person: – 1 x 8-hour workshop

e-Learning courses: 2 hours self-paced learning

Costs per Course:

·       Online - $150.00+gst per person

·       In person - $180.00+gst per person

·       e-Learning - $49.95+gst per person

Further information:

Eclipse Family Violence Training (external site)(external link)

Covered: 

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

1.8

1.9

1.10

1.11

1.12

1.13

(All Essential Level modules and capabilities are covered).

Essential Level Training

 

Delivery: Available In Person, 4 Days

To register your interest, please email:
training@familyfocus.org.nz


Further information:
Family Focus Rotorua (External site)(external link)

 Partially covered:

1.7

Covered:

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.8

1.9

1.10

1.11

1.13

Teacher Training for the JSU Programme

 

Delivery: Available online and in person

Cost: Contact provider for cost

Further information:
Jade Speaks Up (External site)(external link)

Partially Covered:

1.2

1.7

1.8

1.9

1.11

Mostly Covered:

1.3

1.4

1.6

1.12

Covered:

1.5

1.13

Rainbow Safe Training

·       Introduction to Takatāpui and Rainbow Communities

·       Takatāpui and Rainbow Experiences of Violence

Delivery: Online and in person
Online: 2 x 2 - 3 Hour e-Learning courses
In Person:  Full day in person workshop
Cost: Contact provider for cost
Further information:

Kahukura Training (External site)(external link)

Partially Covered:

1.5

Covered: 

1.11

These courses focus on violence experienced by Takatāpui and Rainbow communities and cover the capabilities supporting increased responsiveness for these communities. The courses do not cover violence experienced by heterosexual people, and therefore do not fully meet any one capability outside of Module 1.11 Rainbow Communities, but complement other training that is inclusive of these communities.

Family Violence 101

An updated training with a stronger focus on alignment with the E2E will be mapped and added to the directory in the future.

 

Delivery: Available in person, training block of 4-6 hours

Cost: Contact provider for cost

Further information:

Rise Website (External site)(external link)

admin@rise.net.nz

Partially Covered: 

1.3

1.5

Mostly Covered: 

1.2,

1.6

1.13

Covered: 

1.4

1.12

Trauma Informed Practice

An updated training with a stronger focus on alignment with the E2E will be mapped and added to the directory in the future.

 

Delivery: Available in person, training block of 4-6 hours

Cost: Contact provider for cost

Further information:

Rise Website (External site)(external link)

admin@rise.net.nz

Partially Covered: 

1.2

1.4

1.13

Mostly Covered: 

1.6

Covered: 

1.3

1.5

1.12

Safety in Practice

An updated training with a stronger focus on alignment with the E2E will be mapped and added to the directory in the future.

 

Delivery: Available in person, training block of 4-6 hours

Cost: Contact provider for cost

Further information:

Rise Website (External site)(external link)

admin@rise.net.nz

Partially Covered: 

1.5

1.6

1.13

Mostly Covered: 

1.2

1.3

1.4

Covered:
1.12

From Theory to Practice

 

Delivery: Available In Person, 1 Day

Cost: Contact provider for cost

Further information:

Rob Veale Training (External site)(external link)

Mostly Covered: 

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.6

1.8

1.10

Covered:

1.5

1.7

1.9

1.11

1.12

1.13

Strangulation in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence

 

Delivery: Available In Person, 1 Day

Cost: Contact provider for cost

Further information:

Rob Veale Training (External site)(external link)

Partially Covered: 

1.2

1.3

1.13

Mostly Covered: 

1.4

1.11

Shine RESPOND Level 1

Introductory training: Responding effectively to people experiencing violence.

Shine RESPOND trainings use the Entrapment Model(external link)(external link) to understand family violence - as people are entrapped by violent behaviours, unhelpful responses, and social inequities.

Level 1 focuses on the person experiencing violence using a Recognise, Respond and Refer approach.

 

Delivery: Online & In-Person - 7 Hours

Costs: Individuals $414 per person or

Groups (up to 20 people): Not For Profit (NFP) $3,500 or Standard Rate: $4,800
Further information:

Shine Level 1 Introductory Training (External site)(external link)

Partially Covered: 

1.3

1.6

Mostly Covered: 

1.2

1.4

1.11

Covered: 

1.5

1.12

Shine RESPOND Level 2

Foundational skills: Practical skills and tools to respond effectively to people experiencing violence.

 

Shine RESPOND Level 1 needs to be completed or relevant on-job experience.

Level 2 adds Response-Based Practice, Risk Assessment, and Safety & Wellbeing Planning.

 

Delivery: Online & In-Person - 7 Hours

Cost: Individuals $414 per person or

Groups (up to 20 people): NFPs $3,500 or Standard Rate: $4,800
Further information:

Shine Level 2 Foundational Training (External site)(external link)

Partially Covered: 

1.6

1.7

1.10

Mostly Covered: 

1.2

1.3

1.11

Covered:

1.4

1.5

1.9

1.12

1.13

Shine RESPOND Level 3

Level 3 trainings explore family violence and social inequities, children experiencing family violence, and working with people who use violence.

Advanced Training: Deepening understanding of coercive control, entrapment, and resistance through a response-based approach, while also exploring the broader societal contexts of family violence.

Shine RESPOND Level 1 needs to be completed or relevant on-job experience.

 

Delivery: In-Person - 14 Hours

Cost: $954.50 per person
Further information:
Shine Level 3 Advanced Training (External site)(external link)

Partially Covered: 

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.12

Mostly Covered: 

1.6

1.9

Covered: 

1.5

1.10

1.11

Safe and Together

Core training

 

Delivery: Available Online and In Person, 4 Days

Cost: Contact provider for cost

Further information:

Tautokomai Training (External site)(external link)

 

Safe and Together Institute (External site)(external link)

Partially Covered: 

1.7

1.8

1.9

1.10

1.11

Mostly Covered: 

1.2

Covered: 

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.12

1.13

Kete Tuatahi

Delivery: In person, 1 Day - 7 Hours

Cost: $200 per person

Further information:

Touchstone Training (External site)(external link)

(external link)

Mostly Covered: 

1.4

1.6

1.8

1.13

Covered: 

1.2

1.3

1.5

1.7

1.9

1.10

1.11

1.12

Entry Level Modules

Module 2.1: Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Impacts of Colonisation and Racism
Module 2.2: Dynamics of Violence, the Types of Violence, and the Norms that Perpetuate Violence
Module 2.3: Safe Practice
Module 2.4: Risk Awareness and Considerations
Module 2.5: Diversity, Intersectionality and Impacts of Inequality
Module 2.6: Children and Young People
Module 2.7: Older People
Module 2.8: Pacific Peoples
Module 2.9: Ethnic Communities
Module 2.10: Disabled People
Module 2.11: Rainbow Communities
Module 2.12: Collaborative Practice
Module 2.13: Kaimahi Wellbeing and Professional Development
 

Entry Level Training Directory

Shine RESPOND Level 2

Foundational skills: Practical skills and tools to respond effectively to people experiencing violence.

Shine RESPOND Level 1 needs to be completed or relevant on-job experience.

Shine RESPOND trainings use the Entrapment Model(external link)(external link) to understand family violence - as people are entrapped by violent behaviours, unhelpful responses, and social inequities.

Level 2 adds Response-Based Practice, Risk Assessment, and Safety & Wellbeing Planning.

 

Delivery: Online & In-Person - 7 Hours

Cost: Individuals $414 per person or

Groups (up to 20 people): NFPs $3,500 or Standard Rate: $4,800

Further information:
Shine Level 2 Foundational Training (External site(external link))

Mostly Covered: 

2.3

2.6

Covered: 

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.9

2.12

2.13

Shine RESPOND Level 3

Advanced Training: Deepening understanding of coercive control, entrapment, and resistance through a response-based approach, while also exploring the broader societal contexts of family violence.

Shine RESPOND Level 1 needs to be completed or relevant on-job experience.

Level 3 trainings explore family violence and social inequities, children experiencing family violence, and working with people who use violence.

 

Delivery: In-Person - 14 Hours

Cost: $954.50 per person
Further information:

Shine Level 3 Advanced Training (External site)(external link)

Partially Covered: 

2.1

2.3

2.4

Mostly Covered: 

2.2

2.6

Covered: 

2.5

2.9

2.10

2.11

 

Kete Tuarua

Delivery: In person, 2 Days - 7 Hours per day

Cost: $185 per person per day

Further information:
Touchstone Training (External site)(external link)(external link)

Mostly Covered: 

2.3

2.4

2.8

2.9

2.10

2.12

2.13

Covered:

2.2

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.11

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