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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 (...

Wānanga: Primary prevention of family and sexual violence - from theory to practice

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This regional wānanga was held on 24 March 2017 at Hoani Waititi Marae, Oratia. It was an opportunity for participants to learn more about the theory behind primary prevention and experience some great examples of it in action. An action of the...

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...

Intervention by sector

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Recommended reading on family and whānau violence Intervention by sector   Health Justice Education Health Aotearoa New Zealand Fanslow, J. L., & Kelly, P. (2016)Family violence assessment and intervention guideline: Child abuse and intimate...

Intervention by population group

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Recommended reading on family and whānau violence Intervention by population group   Tangata whenua Pacific communities Asian communities Young people – relationship violence Rainbow communities Disabled people Elder abuse and neglect Men Tangata...

Integrated family violence system

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Recommended reading on family and whānau violence Integrated system This section contains information on building an integrated system to respond to intimate partner violence and child abuse and neglect, as opposed to fragmented and isolated...

Intervention - intimate partner violence and child abuse and neglect

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Recommended reading on family and whānau violence Intervention: Intimate partner violence and child abuse and neglect     Overview Child abuse and neglect Parenting, child abuse and intimate partner violence Intimate partner violence – victim/...

Primary prevention

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Recommended reading on family and whānau violence Primary prevention aims to stop violence before it occurs, for example by promoting respectful, non-violent relationships and changing the social and cultural norms that support violence. It is...

Evaluation

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Recommended reading on family and whānau violence Evaluation   Aotearoa New Zealand Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)Making a Difference: Sexual Violence Primary Prevention Toolkit (website)An online toolkit on sexual violence primary...

Risk and protective factors

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Recommended reading on family and whānau violence Risk and protective factors (What 'causes' family violence?) Child abuse and neglect Intimate partner violence Elder abuse Public health approaches seeks to identify "risk and protective factors"...