Support from within the family violence sector for Marama Davidson after controversial comments at the Auckland counter-protest to Posie Parker.

The Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence said most violence is caused by white cis men, cis meaning the gender a person's born with.

She's now clarified, removing white and cis, saying when she spoke, she was in shock after being hit by a motorbike.

Women's Refuge Chief Executive Ang Jury told Kate Hawkesby Davidson's correction is spot on.

She says men are the main perpetrators of family violence and her initial statement, which has since been walked back, could have been delivered a little better.

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Support from within the family violence sector for Marama Davidson after controversial comments at the Auckland counter-protest to Posie Parker.
The Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence said most violence is caused by white cis men, cis meaning the gender a person's born with.
She's now clarified, removing white and cis, saying when she spoke, she was in shock after being hit by a motorbike.
Women's Refuge Chief Executive Ang Jury told Kate Hawkesby Davidson's correction is spot on.
She says men are the main perpetrators of family violence and her initial statement, which has since been walked back, could have been delivered a little better.
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