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Kōrero and reflections about Violence within Whānau and Mahi Tūkino — A Litany of Sound Revisited Reflections from research and real-life expertise Understanding the Safer Online Services and Media Platforms consultation Explore the...

Family Court definitions

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Definitions Prepared by the New Zealand Family Violence ClearinghouseUniversity of Auckland, June 2017 Read online below or download For more information contact us Downloads Family Court definitions, June 2017 (PDF, 541 KB) Family Court definitions...

Understanding family violence statistics

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At present, New Zealand does not have a data source dedicated to identifying and recording all forms of family violence in our communities. Researchers have conducted a number of population-based and smaller surveys that identify how many people...

Additional government agency data

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Ministry of Justice New Zealand Police Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children Ministry of Health Statistics New Zealand  Te Mana Whakamaru Tamariki Motuhake | Independent Children's Monitor Office of the Auditor-General (NZDF survey, 2022)...

Population-based research

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Population-based research provides the most reliable source of prevalence data available and provides information about victims and perpetrators of family violence. You will find population-based data on family and sexual violence in New Zealand in...

Ethnic and community specific data

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The reports and journal articles listed on this page focus on data broken down by ethnicity or community. Findings from He Koiora Matapopore | 2019 NZ Family Violence Study provide intimate partner violence prevalence rates for Māori, Pacific, Asian...

Family violence statistics at a glance

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For quick summaries of key statistics and infographics see: Our Frequently Asked Questions page ('What are the latest family violence statistics?') Key findings and policy and practice implications from He Koiora Matapopore | The 2019 New Zealand...

Ethnic perspectives on family violence in Aotearoa New Zealand

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Issues Paper 14, April 2019 Author: Rachel Simon-Kumar1, PhD  1 Associate Professor, Social & Community Health, School of Population Health, University of Auckland Downloads   Ethnic perspectives on family violence in Aotearoa New Zealand (...

Kaupapa Māori

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Information and research relating to family violence and sexual violence for kaimahi Māori is available in various places on our website. Hei Oranga mō Tātou Hei Oranga mō Tātou pānui is a quarterly pānui focused on work and information we think...

Frequently Asked Questions

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If you don’t find the answer to your question below, please contact the Information Specialist What’s the definition of family violence? The Clearinghouse uses family violence as an umbrella term including intimate partner violence (including...

Definitions

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A range of terms are used to describe violence within families and relationships in Aotearoa New Zealand. Definitions of family and whānau violence may vary depending on the context or purpose, for example policy, legal or research. Below are links...

Te Reo Māori Quick Topic Search

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Te Reo Māori Quick Topic Search will take you to material in the library that is by at least one Māori author and/or has a significant amount of content related to Māori. You can search Ngā Upoko Tukutuku for the meaning and scope of terms used. Ngā...

About the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse

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The New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse is your national centre for research and information on family violence and sexual violence in Aotearoa New Zealand. We provide information and resources for people working towards the elimination of...

Family violence statistics

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  This page provides links to sources of family and sexual violence statistics   At a glance   NZFVC data summaries   Ethnic and community specific data   Family violence deaths   Population-based research studies  ...

Social media policy

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This policy outlines NZFVC’s approach to social media and moderation. It applies to all social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, etc. Our specific Facebook terms of use are included at the end of this...

"Parental alienation” and family courts: A conversation on research and practice

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Watch the video recording (YouTube) Download the slides:Elizabeth Sheehy (PDF, 255 KB)Deborah Mackenzie (PDF, 1.5 MB) This event was held on 20 March 2018 at Tāmaki Campus, University of Auckland.  Presenters Professor Elizabeth Sheehy from the...

Family Violence Death Review Committee definitions

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Definitions Prepared by the New Zealand Family Violence ClearinghouseUniversity of Auckland, June 2017 Read online or download For more information contact us Downloads Family Violence Death Review Committee definitions, June 2017 (PDF, 364 KB)...

Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki definitions

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Definitions Prepared by the New Zealand Family Violence ClearinghouseUniversity of Auckland, June 2017 Read online below or download For more information contact us Downloads Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki definitions, June 2017 (...

Intervention

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Recommended reading on family and whānau violence Intervention     Information on these pages focuses on intervention once violence has occurred: Intimate partner violence and child abuse and neglect  - Child abuse and neglect- Parenting, child...

Gendered analysis

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Recommended reading on family and whānau violence Conceptual models: Gendered analysis   Overview Feminist movement Power and control Coercive control Intersectionality Political economy Masculinities, gender roles Gender and data Women’s use of...