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Coroner releases report on Livingstone filicides-suicide
News 23 Jun 2015
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Chief Coroner Judge Deborah Marshall has released her report into the Livingstone double murder-suicide. The inquest into the deaths of Bradley, Ellen and Edward Livingstone was held in April 2015. Bradley, 9, and Ellen, 6, were shot by their father...
Magazine feature draws attention to family violence in high socio-economic households
News 23 Jun 2015
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The It's Not OK campaign and HOME magazine have launched a campaign to increase awareness of family violence within high socio-economic households. The New Zealand Violence Against Women Study found 26% of women living in a household with an income...
Cook Islands launch campaign to eliminate domestic violence
News 23 Jun 2015
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The Cook Islands National Council of Women have launched a national campaign to eliminate violence against women. Funded by the Australian and New Zealand Gender Equality Project and managed by the Cook Islands Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Cook...
Programme brings Pacific Police leaders to NZ
News 18 Jun 2015
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Twelve police officers from eleven different Pacific countries will visit New Zealand during June 2015 to take part in the Pacific Prevention of Domestic Violence Programme. A joint initiative of the New Zealand Aid Programme, New Zealand Police,...
Police release Recorded Crime Offender Statistics dataset
News 16 Jun 2015
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New Zealand Police have released a dataset which aims to provide more information on crime offenders in New Zealand. The Recorded Crime Offenders Statistics (RCOS) was published on Statistics NZ for the first time on 29 May 2015. It is the companion...
MASSIVE hīkoi encourages people to speak out about sexual violence
News 15 Jun 2015
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A 17 day, 420 kilometre hīkoi from Auckland to Cape Reinga has sought to raise awareness and encourage people to speak out about sexual violence. The MAsSiVe (Men Against Sexual Violence) walk was organised and led by Te Tai Tokerau MP Kelvin Davis...
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...
New children's workforce regulations in effect from 1 July
News 10 Jun 2015
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New regulations requiring mandatory safety checking of people who work with children come into effect on 1 July 2015. The regulations, a key part of the Vulnerable Children's Act and the Children's Action Plan, require all new employees working...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - 15 June 2015
News 09 Jun 2015
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The 2015 World Elder Abuse Awareness Week will be held 15 - 22 June. The week begins with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) held on Monday 15 June, symbolised by the purple ribbon or just wearing purple. WEAAD provides the opportunity for...
Ministry of Social Development announces new funding strategy; first social bond introduced
News 05 Jun 2015
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Minister for Social Development Anne Tolley has announced a "new long-term strategy for social service investment." Ms Tolley said the Community Investment Strategy would create a "more results-focused and evidence-based approach for MSD’s...
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...
Relationships Aotearoa to close; funding models and issues in spotlight
News 02 Jun 2015
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Relationships Aotearoa (RA) will close its doors 9 June 2015. This follows failed negotiations with the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) to meet funding shortfalls. Relationships Aotearoa has been New Zealand's largest provider of professional...
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...
It's Not OK supporting communities to prevent family violence
News 27 May 2015
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It's Not OK has released a review of the campaign for 2014. Year in Review 2014 reports that the It's Not OK campaign continued to develop strong partnerships with communities and their local champions. In some instances, the campaign supported...
Shakti Youth launches campaign on migrant and refugee children witnessing violence at home
News 26 May 2015
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Shakti Youth has launched a campaign highlighting the experiences of migrant and refugee children and young people witnessing violence at home. The Find Your Voice campaign was launched on 25 May 2015, featuring local young poets and speakers of...
Social change toolkit support for community projects and ideas
News 26 May 2015
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A new social change toolkit for community projects is available online. The toolkit was developed and funded by Think Differently, a social change campaign which encourages and supports a shift in attitudes towards disabled people. Many of the tools...
Clearinghouse publishes new Issues Paper on community mobilisation
News 22 May 2015
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The Clearinghouse has published Issues Paper 8, Creating Change: Mobilising New Zealand Communities to Prevent Family Violence. Written by Sheryl Hann and Cristy Trewartha, the paper looks at principles, challenges and ways of assesing change in...
Creating change: Mobilising New Zealand communities to prevent family violence
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Issues Paper 8, May 2015 Authors: Sheryl Hann1 & Cristy Trewartha2 1 Master of Arts (Hons) (Sociology); Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) 2 Master of Public Health (Hons); Post Graduate Diploma (Psychology); Bachelor of Arts (Psychology);...
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...
Judges receive professional development on family violence
News 21 May 2015
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Over 150 District Court Judges have received professional development on family violence at a judicial conference held in Wellington in May 2015. The three day conference focused on family violence in recognition of the increasing complexity of...