Image library

These images have been developed to support news media stories on family violence and sexual violence.  They show different aspects of intimate partner violence (IPV) and other situations where there is a power imbalance and violence against women can happen.

Violence against women is about control – a person using violence on their partner will use many different tactics to control and coerce that person.  Physical violence is only one tactic.

Many New Zealanders still think family violence is ‘the bash’.  We hope these illustrations will help people understand more about the subtle ways a person can control and coerce a person they are in a relationship with.

The images reflect statistics in New Zealand that show that men are more likely to be the perpetrator of IPV, workplace and dating violence and women are more likely to be the victim.

These videos feature victims and perpetrators of IPV telling their personal stories and have lots of examples of tactics used to control and coerce.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq4cimoozvxzPlHbE8fLTUfT4PFfJf1Re

These illustrations are free to download and use in media reporting on family violence and sexual violence. Caption and credit details can be found below.

The concept design and consultation was carried out by media representatives and sector experts (including media, academics, NGOs, community organisations, and government organisations). The illustrations were created by Wellington-based design and branding organisation Typeface.