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Waitematā report recommends support for primary prevention of family and sexual violence
News 06 Dec 2017
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A progress report from the Working together to achieve whānau wellbeing in Waitematā project has recommended a backbone type of support for the primary prevention of family and sexual violence. The project was a collaborative effort to look at ways...
CDC launches online training on links between different forms of violence
News 06 Dec 2017
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The US-based Veto Violence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a new online training tool, Connecting the Dots. The training looks at the links between multiple forms of violence and opportunities for prevention....
16 days of activism against GBV: UN call to action and new WHO resources
News 06 Dec 2017
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The 16 days of activism against gender-based violence (GBV) 2017 is underway. The 16 days of activism runs from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) until 10 December (Human Rights Day) each year. The 2017...
MSD sexual harm update - helpline, tenders and evaluation progress
News 05 Dec 2017
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The Ministry of Social Development's (MSD) latest update on "sexual harm" service development provides brief updates on progress on the national helpline, tender for gaps in crisis support services, evaluation of sexual harm services and more. The...
Launch of national 'sexual harm' helpline pushed out until 2018
News 16 Nov 2017
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The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) has announced that the launch of the national sexual harm helpline, "Safe to Talk," will be pushed out until 2018 to allow for piloting. The helpline was originally scheduled to launch on 1 December 2017....
Individual client data, social investment, Whānau Ora & more - new government policy directions
News 12 Nov 2017
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The new Government has made some announcements about policy directions related to family and whānau violence. The Speech from the Throne to open Parliament highlighted priorities for the Government including: Increased funding for family violence...
MSD sexual harm update - Kaupapa Māori tender awarded, ongoing service development
News 07 Nov 2017
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The Ministry of Social Development's (MSD) latest update on "sexual harm" service development provides brief updates on the Kaupapa Māori Harmful Sexual Behaviour Service Pilot tender recipient and progress on the national helpline, as well as other...
2017 White Ribbon Campaign launches 8 Nov with film and workshops
News 02 Nov 2017
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This year the Aotearoa New Zealand White Ribbon campaign will launch on 8 November with the premier of a new film Raise Our Men. The film showcases interviews with New Zealand men about their experience of male socialisation. It is based around...
Ministry of Health Annual Report and Statement of Strategic Intentions
News 02 Nov 2017
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The Ministry of Health has published both its Annual Report 2017 and Statement of Strategic Intentions 2017-21. The Annual Report provides an overview of the Ministry’s activities in the 2016-17 financial year to achieve the goals set out in the...
WHO releases new tools and guidelines on violence and abuse
News 01 Nov 2017
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two new tools addressing global violence prevention and child sexual abuse. Global violence information WHO has released an interactive website on violence prevention, Violence Info. It provides...
UN Rapporteur calls for global implementation plan to address violence against women
News 31 Oct 2017
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A recent report from the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, Dubravka Šimonović, has explored the gaps and adequacy of current international frameworks for addressing violence against women (VAW). This included...
New Government Ministerial positions announced
News 25 Oct 2017
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Following the formation of the Labour, New Zealand First and Green Party Government, Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern has announced Ministerial portfolio responsibilities. Jacinda Ardern said "I am proud of my Ministers. The team well knows the...
NZ On Air funds sexuality education web series by Lizzie Marvelly
News 17 Oct 2017
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Lizzie Marvelly and Jo Raj have received funding to produce a web series on sexuality education. The web series is aimed at young people age 13 to 18. Its aim is to provide young people with reputable, evidence-based information on topics such as...
New online guide on developing impactful social media campaigns
News 09 Oct 2017
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The US National Resource Center on Domestic Violence has published new online guidance on developing impactful social media campaigns. Developing Social Media Campaigns for Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a Technical Assistance (TA) Guidance...
Samoa's national inquiry into family violence holds public hearings
News 09 Oct 2017
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Samoa's Ombudsman launched an inquiry into family violence at the beginning of 2017. The inquiry has just completed several weeks of public hearings, including hearing testimonies from victim/survivors. Radio NZ reported that Ombudsman Maiava Iulai...
Research explores sexual violence and tertiary education settings
News 09 Oct 2017
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A survey carried out by Thursdays in Black Aotearoa New Zealand has explored students' experiences of sexual violence prior to and while enrolled in tertiary education. The report, In Our Own Words: Student experiences of sexual violence (2017) was...
Additional resources and reports on partner and sexual violence in Rainbow communities
News 09 Oct 2017
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Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura – Outing Violence has published additional fact sheets and summary reports from their research about violence in Rainbow communities. The project asked people from the Rainbow community about partner and sexual violence in...
Sexual harm service update - progress on helpline, new services, evaluation
News 03 Oct 2017
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The Ministry of Social Development's (MSD) latest update on "sexual harm" service development provides a brief summary of progress on the national helpline, services that were out for tender, and service evaluation plans. The national sexual harm...
Netsafe resource for schools on responding to online incidents
News 02 Oct 2017
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Netsafe has published a guide to help schools respond to online digital incidents, such as bullying, harassment, threats or other harmful behaviour. The two-page quick reference guide, Responding to Online Digital Incidents Involving Students, is...
New global health study scores New Zealand in lowest percentile for child sexual abuse
News 21 Sep 2017
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A study comparing global progress on achieving the United Nations' health-related Sustainable Development Goals has scored New Zealand in the lowest percentile for rates of child sexual abuse. The study also scored countries on intimate partner...