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First report on criminal justice reform from Te Uepū Advisory Group
News 13 Jun 2019
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The first report from Te Uepū Hāpai i te Ora, the Safe and Effective Justice Advisory Group looking at criminal justice reforms was released on 9 June 2019. The interim report, He Waka Roimata (A Vessel of Tears) (2019), summarises the feedback and...
Family violence and sexual violence service provider update - MSD, June 2019
News 13 Jun 2019
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The Ministry of Social Development's (MSD) latest email update for family violence and sexual violence service providers covers a number of areas of work. You can view the updates online and subscribe to receive them to your inbox. The June 2019...
Elder Abuse Awareness Week 15-22 June 2019
News 11 Jun 2019
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Elder Abuse Awareness Week ran from 15-22 June 2019, starting with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2019. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was officially recognised by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2011. This was...
New national sexual violence response service for ethnic communities
News 05 Jun 2019
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Shama has received seed funding to establish a national service that can respond to the specific needs of people within ethnic communities who have experienced sexual assault or rape. Ethnic in this context refers to people living in New Zealand,...
Benefit fraud investigations inquiry finds issues related to domestic violence
News 01 Jun 2019
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The Privacy Commissioner's report on the inquiry into the Ministry of Social Development's benefit fraud investigations (released May 2019) included identifying issues related to domestic violence. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner inquiry...
Independent report examines harassment and bullying in Parliamentary workplace
News 28 May 2019
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives of New Zealand, Trevor Mallard, has released the report of the independent review of bullying and harassment in the Parliamentary workplace. The review and report were completed by external reviewer Debbie...
Budget 2019: $320m package announced for family and sexual violence
News 20 May 2019
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The Government has announced a family violence and sexual violence package worth $320 million, as part of its Wellbeing Budget 2019. The package was developed collaboratively across 8 votes involving 10 agencies. The family violence and sexual...
New Atu-Mai e-learning module on respectful relationships for Pasifika young people
News 17 May 2019
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Le Va has launched a new e-learning module on respectful relationships for Pasifika young people. The module has been launched in time for Youth Week, which runs from 18 - 26 May 2019. The module is part of Le Va's violence prevention programme Atu-...
ActionStation report explores gap in funding for sexual violence services
News 10 May 2019
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ActionStation has published a report exploring whether government funding for sexual violence services is adequate. In the lead up to the Government's May 2019 Budget announcement, the report, For the Wellbeing of New Zealanders: An Urgent Call for ...
Family violence and sexual violence service provider update - MSD, May 2019
News 09 May 2019
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The Ministry of Social Development's (MSD) latest email update for family violence and sexual violence service providers covers a number of areas of work. You can view the updates online and subscribe to receive them to your inbox. The May 2019...
Family and sexual violence service provider update - MSD, April 2019
News 16 Apr 2019
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The Ministry of Social Development's (MSD) latest email update for family violence and sexual violence service providers covers a number of areas of work. You can view the updates online and subscribe to receive them to your inbox. The April 2019...
New from NZFVC: Ethnic perspectives on family violence in Aotearoa New Zealand
News 15 Apr 2019
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The New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse has today published Issues Paper 14, Ethnic perspectives on family violence in Aotearoa New Zealand. The paper, written by Rachel Simon-Kumar, has these key messages: Violence directed against women in...
Fiona Ross appointed Director, Family Violence and Sexual Violence Joint Venture
News 03 Apr 2019
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Fiona Ross has been appointed to the role of Director, Family Violence and Sexual Violence Joint Venture. Fiona Ross is currently Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Secretary Strategy, Performance and Engagement at Treasury. The role of the Joint...
Law Commission publishes recommendations on Evidence Act and family and sexual violence
News 29 Mar 2019
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The Law Commission has published the final report from its review of the Evidence Act 2006. Parliament requires the Law Commission to review the Evidence Act every five years. This is the second review of the Act. As part of the review, the Law...
Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children publishes data on harm to children in state care
News 29 Mar 2019
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Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children has published data on the number of children harmed while in the care of Oranga Tamariki. These statistics are the first data reported since Oranga Tamariki implemented a new system for monitoring harm. One...
Call for presenters for national domestic and sexual violence conference
News 26 Mar 2019
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The National Coalition of Specialist Domestic Violence Service Providers, in partnership with Te Ohaakii a Hine – National Network Ending Sexual Violence Together (TOAH-NNEST), are hosting a national conference on sexual and domestic violence...
Tō Hīkoitanga - Breaking Silent Codes (Domestic & Sexual Violence) Gathering, April 2019
News 25 Mar 2019
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A four day wānanga, Tō Hīkoitanga - 125 Suffrage & Breaking Silent Codes (Domestic Violence & Sexual Violence) Across Aotearoa, Australia & Pacific is being hosted by Te Whare Tiaki Wāhine Refuge at Horouta Marae, Porirua from 11-14...
Government hosts workshop on strengthening criminal justice system for victims
News 18 Mar 2019
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As part of the Government's work on criminal justice reform, Chief Victims Advisor Kim McGregor has hosted a two day workshop, Hāpaitia te Oranga Tangata Safe and Effective Justice: Strengthening the Criminal Justice System for Victims. The workshop...
Family and sexual violence service provider update - MSD, March 2019
News 12 Mar 2019
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The Ministry of Social Development's (MSD) latest email update for family and sexual violence service providers covers a number of areas of work. You can view the updates online and subscribe to receive them to your inbox. The March 2019 update ...
Joint Venture update: Registration of Interest open for Whānau Resilience Services and more
News 28 Feb 2019
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The February update from the government’s Joint Venture on Family Violence and Sexual Violence includes: Update from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Domestic and Sexual Violence), Jan Logie MP A call to service providers interested in offering...