The role of jealousy is linked directly into the notions of masculinity identified earlier in this Report and must be dealt with in the process of neutralizing these roles and educating children and adults on the consequences of patriarchy. The role of jealousy should also be dealt with in all anger management programmes as there is often a direct link between the two. RECOMMENDATION 36: Develop understanding of the role of anger in family violence, expand anger management programmes and address the role of jealously through education and awareness programmes.    Develop diagnostic process for the role of anger management within individual cases. Assess effectiveness of anger management programmes on an ongoing basis, ensure capacity meets need and develop referral network (to include Village Fonos / Village Family Safety Committees). Role of jealousy addressed in education, awareness and anger management programmes. 16.4 Technology & Development INQUIRY FINDING 47: The introduction of the cash economy in Samoa and a lack of financial literacy combine to cause financial pressures which in turn increase the risk of family violence. The consequences of financial pressures have been well documented in the Report so far and in the context of the recent development of Samoa. These have been further exacerbated by the introduction of a cash economy without the corresponding development of financial literacy, especially in rural areas. Most people in Samoa do not save money; they live from hand to mouth and from remittances received from family overseas. This has the effect of increasing financial pressure when unexpected obligations arise, or prevents victims of violence having the means to leave their abusive environment. There have been a number of initiatives to teach financial literacy in some villages but the impact has not been measured and nor have these programmes been universally accessed. It is time to acknowledge that the development of the cash economy needs to be accompanied by a society which understands how to avoid financial difficulties through sound planning and saving. This needs to be taught from an early age and encouraged by traditional leaders, as opposed to placing more pressure through increasing fa’alavelave obligations.

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