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Bill to make court less traumatic for children and victims of sexual offences
News 11 Jun 2015
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A Bill which aims to make court processes less traumatic for children and victims of sexual offences was introduced by Justice Minister Amy Adams on 27 May 2015. It had its first reading in Parliament on 2 June 2015. The Evidence Amendment Bill 2015...
Revised guidelines on sexuality education in schools released
News 05 Jun 2015
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The Ministry of Education has released a revised guide, Sexuality education: a guide for principals, boards of trustees, and teachers (2015). This is the first time the guide has been revised since 2002. The aim of the guide is to support school...
UN concerned by NZ "lack of proper funding for specialist sexual violence services"
News 29 May 2015
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New Zealand's sixth periodic review under the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment has again highlighted violence against women and children as issues of concern. The concluding observations of...
New resource and new project for sexuality and gender diverse communities
News 21 May 2015
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The It's Not OK campaign and RainbowYOUTH, along with community partner organisations, have collaborated to update a resource on healthy relationships for sexuality and gender diverse communities. Originally produced in 2010, You, Me / Us provides...
Changes signalled to funding of community organisations; Relationships Aotearoa may close
News 20 May 2015
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Radio New Zealand has obtained a Cabinet paper by Social Development Minister Anne Tolley, which discusses a new approach to the way it funds community organisations. Radio New Zealand reported this would focus a lot more on achieving results which...
ACE Study connects adverse childhood experiences with health and social problems
News 19 May 2015
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A large United States study is studying the links between adverse childhood experiences and health and social problems. The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study examines associations between childhood maltreatment and health and wellbeing later...
#thisdoesn'tmeanyes campaign tackles rape myths
News 06 May 2015
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A London campaign to create awareness of rape culture has garnered support and encouragement around the world. #thisdoesn'tmeanyes aims to dispel the myth that a women's choice of clothing or the way she behaves are invitations to be raped. The Rape...
Materials from Gendered Violence and Violations conference now available online
News 28 Apr 2015
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The Gendered Violence Research Network (GVRN) hosted the Inaugural Asia-Pacific Conference on Gendered Violence and Violations at the University of New South Wales in Sydney on 10-12 February 2015. The conference "combined and expanded...
Govt seeks public consultation on Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan
News 22 Apr 2015
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The government has opened public consultation on New Zealand's draft National Action Plan for the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions relating to Women, Peace and Security 2015-2019. The UN Resolution 1325 passed on 31...
Resources for promoting healthy relationships with young people
News 09 Apr 2015
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For updated research and resources see our 2023 news story Relationship and sexuality education: media, research, resources and new campaign. The New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse has compiled some resources on promoting healthy...
Clearinghouse publishes selected bibliography on alcohol, other drugs and family violence
News 09 Apr 2015
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The New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse has compiled a list of references on alcohol, other drugs and family violence. Alcohol and other drugs and family violence: a selected bibliography focuses on the associations between alcohol use, misuse...
'Roast Busters': IPCA report criticises Police, responses to the report
News 20 Mar 2015
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The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has released its report on Police investigations into the group of young men accused of sexually assaulting more than 30 young women in Auckland. Below is a summary of the key findings and...
Redesigned ACC sensitive claims service launched; increased prevention funding
News 09 Mar 2015
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ACC formally launched its new support service for sensitive claims in Wellington on 2 March 2015. ACC Minister Nikki Kaye also announced increased investment in sexual violence prevention. The ACC Integrated Services for Sensitive Claims (ISSC)...
NZ Police look at response to family violence
News 06 Mar 2015
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New Zealand Police are embarking on an internal change programme to improve the way they respond to family violence. This will include utilising external experts and community groups for advice. Interviewed on Radio New Zealand, Superintendent Tusha...
UK research project reports on impact of perpetrator programmes
News 04 Mar 2015
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A UK project has published research findings on domestic violence perpetrator programmes. Project Mirabal, initiated by Respect, a national umbrella organisation for perpetrator programmes and allied services, was conducted by Durham University's...
UK toolkits provide guidance on investigating consent in sexual violence cases
News 04 Mar 2015
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The UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) have published new guidance on investigating consent when prosecuting rape, launched at the first National CPS/Police Rape Conference on Rape Investigations and Prosecutions. The guidance directs prosecutors to...
Resources on external and self-evaluation
News 12 Feb 2015
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The New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse has collated some resources on evaluation relevant to family and whānau violence services. 2015 has been declared the International Year of Evaluation by EvalPartners, a global movement to strengthen...
Mangere College says It's Not OK; resources for working with schools
News 03 Feb 2015
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South Auckland school Mangere College and the It's Not OK campaign teamed up to address family violence in 2014. Mangere College student leadership and the It's Not OK champion Jude Simpson began the school campaign following a strategic planning...
Research and resources to prevent and respond to digital stalking
News 28 Jan 2015
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The New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse has collated some research and resources for supporting people experiencing stalking, and organisations working to address domestic violence and stalking. Stalking generally involves a pattern of...
Child abuse statistics and policy change
News 27 Jan 2015
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The Government has released child abuse statistics for the year ending June 2014, reporting a decrease of 12% (2,306 children) of substantiated abuse from the previous year. The Ministry of Social Development reports, "During the year to June 2014...