Part V: Analysis and Solutions The final part of the Report addresses (v) and (vi) of the Inquiry ToR. It takes the findings from Part IV and links them to solutions put forward throughout the public and private hearings and consultations. The Commissioners also draw upon research undertaken by the Inquiry staff into global best practice and studies to help inform the recommendations where a consensus was not initially evident. The recommendations are predominantly made to three institutions: Government, the Church and Village Fono. Throughout the Report a number of devices are used to help the reader understand the nature of family violence and to reflect the conversation around causes and solutions that was held in the course of the Inquiry. These include: Case Studies: Individual stories told to the Inquiry directly or indirectly and reported to provide an insight into the lived experience of victims/survivors, perpetrators and those around them. The Inquiry case studies are drawn from all demographics of Samoa. Quotes: Direct quotes from victims/survivors, perpetrators, civil servants, Ministers, academics, etc. to shed further light on the nature of family violence in Samoa and possible solutions. Information Points: Information points are one of the ways key elements of family violence are communicated to the reader. They include general principles of family violence and details of legislation, services and programmes in Samoa. Myths: Are widely held but false beliefs or ideas. A number of myths exist in Samoa around family violence that not only prevents effective action but actually worsen the problem. Throughout the Inquiry these myths will be highlighted to prevent confusion and clear the way for effective action. Findings: Conclusions reached by the Commissioners on the state of family violence in Samoa. Recommendations: Proposals for future action or work to address family violence in Samoa which are informed by the Commissioners’ findings and suggestions from Inquiry participants.