Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice

Take action to support families where a parent is convicted of domestic violence

Closed 41 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to require parents convicted of domestic violence to take behavioural courses, offer counselling to their children, and offer support to the other parent on how to co-parent with an abuser.
We believe the needs of victims and children are being neglected after abuse, meaning children and victims are often left suffering and just ‘left to it’ with an abuser. We think victims and children need professional help to stop abusers mentally and emotionally harming children.

Timeline

27 Mar 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 41
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 27 Mar 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.