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New international resources: ending violence against children and enhancing resilience
News 25 Jul 2016
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The World Health Organization, as part of the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children, has developed a guide outlining seven strategies to end violence against children. The document, INSPIRE: Seven strategies for ending violence against...
CDC launches interactive online resource to educate about violence prevention
News 21 Jul 2016
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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed a new online resource to help educate about violence prevention. The online tool, Community HealthSim, is part of the CDC's VetoViolence programme which provides training, tips...
Classification Office consulting on sexual violence in entertainment media
News 21 Jul 2016
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The Office of Film and Literature Classification is consulting on sexual violence in entertainment media such as films, television and games. The initial part of the consultation is focused on hearing feedback from young New Zealanders. Focus groups...
New website 'Em' provides information and resources for young women around sexual harm
News 21 Jul 2016
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Em is designed to embrace, empower and provide empathy for young women in relation to sexual harm in any form. Em (http://www.dearem.nz) was developed by Auckland HELP, a specialist support organisation for sexual abuse survivors, with social change...
New data summaries published: 110,114 Police family violence investigations in 2015
News 12 Jul 2016
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Family violence data summaries 2016 have been published by the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse (NZFVC). The data summaries are a collation of family violence statistics from government and non-government agencies and research studies. The...
Responsibilities under Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 in relation to family violence
News 12 Jul 2016
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WorkSafe NZ has provided the following advice on managing risk under the the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, in relation to family violence (18 May 2016): "Managing Risk under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 Under the Health and Safety at...
Report highlights issues with media reporting of violence against women
News 12 Jul 2016
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Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) and Our Watch have published a report investigating how Australian media reports on violence against women, one of the largest international studies of its kind. The Media...
First social bond not progressing; funding cuts to Lifeline and Strengthening Families
News 11 Jul 2016
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Media has reported that the first social bond will not progress and the provider has withdrawn from the scheme. The first bond was to fund a programme to support people with mental health problems get into the workforce and put employment...
Consultation open on bill amending child protection and care services
News 11 Jul 2016
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Submissions are now being invited on the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Advocacy, Workforce, and Age Settings) Amendment Bill. Submissions close on 28 July 2016. The bill would implement a number of changes identified in the recent...
VAWnet resources: economic abuse; forced marriage; adults exposed to childhood violence
News 07 Jul 2016
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In 2016, the US National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (VAWnet) has updated or published new online resources on a range of topics. These include: recovering from economic abuse; forced marriage; and supporting adults who were...
World Health Assembly endorses global plan of action on violence against women and children
News 07 Jul 2016
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At the World Health Assembly in May 2016, a global plan of action to address interpersonal violence against women and children was adopted by member states. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "The global plan recommends actions under...
New cyber-law research centre to study Harmful Digital Communications Act
News 07 Jul 2016
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The New Zealand Centre for ICT Law is scheduled to open at the University of Auckland in July 2016. The Centre will research the impact electronic technology has on the law. The first project of the new Centre will be examining the Harmful Digital...
Government submits latest CEDAW report
News 07 Jul 2016
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Minister for Women Louise Upston has submitted the Government’s latest report on the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Minister Upston said “The report responds to specific issues...
New Ethnic Communities Development Fund announced
News 07 Jul 2016
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Ethnic Communities Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga announced the new Ethnic Communities Development Fund (ECDF) will replace the Settling In fund. The new fund is designed to support the ongoing and long-term settlement process for people and...
E Tu Whānau songs available online
News 05 Jul 2016
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The winning songs from the recent, first-ever E Tu Whānau Song Competition are available online. Entrants were invited to submit songs that inspire positive change and reflect Māori values. The songs are available from the E Tu Whānau website. A...
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori: Te reo Māori in the NZFVC library
News 04 Jul 2016
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Did you know that Māori search terms can now be used to search for research and resources in the Clearinghouse library? Items which may be particularly relevant for Māori and people working with Māori now have te reo Māori topic tags in the...
New Privacy Commissioner guidance on information sharing
News 30 Jun 2016
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The Privacy Commissioner has published a guide for multi-agency teams on sharing personal information when working with families and vulnerable children. The new guidance is designed for health and social service agencies and their staff. Sharing...
New Community-Led Development Programme announced
News 30 Jun 2016
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Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew has announced a new Community-Led Development Programme (CLDP). The new programme will be phased in over three years, replacing the Community Development Scheme and the Community-Led Development...
Child Sexual Abuse and Adult Sexual Violence - Perpetration by Gender
Page 28 Jun 2016
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Data Summary 6 Prepared by the New Zealand Family Violence ClearinghouseUniversity of Auckland, June 2017 For more information contact us Downloads Child Sexual Abuse and Adult Sexual Violence- Perpetration by Gender, June 2017 (PDF, 1.25 MB)...
Submissions on Social Workers Registration Act 2003 due by 13 July
News 23 Jun 2016
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The Parliamentary Social Services Select Committee is conducting an inquiry into the operation of the Social Workers Registration Act 2003. The committee is accepting submissions through to 13 July 2016. The submission process is part of a wider...