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New Zealand Crime and Victims Research Fund accepting applications
News 09 Aug 2023
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New Zealand Crime and Victims Research Fund accepting applications The New Zealand Crime and Victims Research Fund has a total of $450,000 available for grants to support research projects. Of this, $150,000 is ringfenced for Kaupapa Māori research...
New research on Pasifika protective factors, highlights from the Pacific Fono
News 03 Aug 2023
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New research on Pasifika protective factors New research by Yvonne Crichton-Hill and Julia Ioane looks at Pasifika Protective Factors for Family Violence in Aotearoa New Zealand (2023). The research looked at what contributes to family violence,...
Te Atawhai o Te Ao event on Māori experiences of trauma, recovery and healing; Related research and resources
News 27 Jul 2023
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2023 He Pounga Waihoe nā ō Mātua Symposium Te Atawhai o Te Ao is hosting the 2023 He pounga waihoe nā ō mātua symposium on 18 August 2023 at Pūtiki Pā in Whanganui. It is a symposium of Māori experiences of intergenerational trauma, recovery and...
Public feedback invited on Code of Integrity for Sport and Recreation
News 27 Jul 2023
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Public feedback invited on Code of Integrity for Sport and Recreation The Integrity in Sport and Recreation Establishment Board is running a public survey to get feedback to help develop the Code of Integrity for Sport and Recreation. The survey...
Reports identify need to improve police and defence response to harmful sexual behaviour among staff
News 24 Jul 2023
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Auditor-General review of NZDF Operation Respect The Auditor-General has called for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) "...to act with urgency to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all its personnel" based on the Office of...
Feedback invited on draft report to UN on human rights in NZ
News 21 Jul 2023
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Feedback invited on draft report to UN on human rights The Government has prepared the draft national report on Aotearoa New Zealand's 4th Universal Periodic Review of human rights for the United Nations (UN). The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is...
New resource to support victim-survivors going to court, Family Court related reports and updates
News 13 Jul 2023
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New resource guide from Backbone Collective The Backbone Collective has published a new resource, Reducing risk and harm when going to Family Court: An Information Guide for Victim-Survivors (2023). The guide provides information for victim-...
Understanding the Safer Online Services and Media Platforms consultation
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This webinar was held on 10 July 2023. The full recording of the webinar was available for a limited time. While the full webinar recording is no longer available, you can watch our intro and overview along with comments and slides from speaker...
Submissions open on Corrections Amendment Bill
News 12 Jul 2023
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Submissions open on Corrections Amendment Bill The Justice Committee is calling for submissions on the Corrections Amendment Bill. Submissions are due by 10 August 2023. The Corrections Amendment Bill would make changes to the Corrections Act 2004....
ACC seeks new members for sexual violence advisory panel
News 11 Jul 2023
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ACC seeks new members for sexual violence advisory panel ACC is inviting people to submit an expression of interest to join the ACC Sexual Violence Customer Advisory Panel. Applications are due by 20 July 2023. ACC has Customer Advisory Panels that...
NZFVC webinar on consultation on regulating online services and media platforms
News 29 Jun 2023
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NZFVC webinar The New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse is hosting a webinar on Understanding the Safer Online Services and Media Platforms consultation. The webinar will give an overview of the proposed reforms and why this is important for...
Auditor-General report looks at work of Te Puna Aonui agencies calling for 'more urgent focus'
News 29 Jun 2023
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Auditor-General report The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) completed their second audit of Te Puna Aonui, formerly the Joint Venture. This audit focused on how the 10 agencies involved with Te Puna Aonui worked individually, together, and with...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023, new resources, research on older women's experiences
News 23 Jun 2023
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day takes place every year on 15 June. Te Tari Kaumātua | Office for Seniors has updated their digital resources for raising awareness. They have also developed 3 short videos on the signs...
Report calls for health and disability system to take coordinated, whānau centred approach to violence
News 13 Jun 2023
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Report on health and disability system approach to violence He Kaupapa Waka (2022) is the final report of the Māori Expert Advisory Group Report (MEAG) to the Ministry of Health (MOH). The report outlines 10 recommendations to support a holistic,...
Call for submissions: Law Commission Evidence Act review includes family and sexual violence issues
News 01 Jun 2023
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Law Commission call for submissions on Evidence Act review Te Aka Matua o te Ture | the Law Commission is working on their 3rd and final statutory review of the Evidence Act 2006. The Law Commission has published an issues paper and is currently...
Budget 2023: Overview from the NZFVC
News 23 May 2023
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Budget 2023 Funding for family and sexual violence The Government made a pre-Budget announcement of $73.48 million for family violence and sexual violence initiatives. This funding aligns with Te Aorerekura priorities, across 3 focus areas: learning...
New Rainbow resources, training, research and projects; Rainbow Family Violence Awareness Day
News 15 May 2023
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New resources, training, research and projects Rainbow Violence Prevention Network campaign and projects The Rainbow Violence Prevention Network (RVPN) Aotearoa New Zealand is hosting a panel discussion on preventing family violence towards Rainbow...
Budget 2023 funding for family violence and sexual violence
News 15 May 2023
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Budget 2023 family violence and sexual violence funding Marama Davidson, Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence, and Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Minister for Disability Issues, announced in a pre-budget statement that Budget...
UN committee publishes concluding observations on rights of the child
News 13 Apr 2023
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UN concluding observations The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child released their Concluding observations on the sixth periodic report of New Zealand (CRC/C/NZL/CO/6) in February 2023. While acknowledging some positive achievements, the...
Feedback invited on service gaps for family and sexual violence
News 06 Apr 2023
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Consultation on service gaps for family and sexual violence The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is asking for feedback on family and sexual violence service gaps to help develop plans to address these gaps. The closing date to complete the...