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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...
Police release evaluation of Police Safety Orders
News 18 May 2015
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New Zealand Police have released an evaluation of the effectiveness of Police Safety Orders (PSOs) during the introduction period 1 July 2010 to 31 December 2012. Introduced under the Domestic Violence Amendment Act 2009, PSOs allow Police to take...
Counterintuitive evidence considered "substantially helpful" in child sexual abuse cases
News 12 May 2015
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The use of "counterintuitive evidence" in child sexual abuse cases has been supported by the Supreme Court in two recent appeal decisions. Following the enactment of the Evidence Act 2006, New Zealand courts have regularly admitted and upheld the...
#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...
Productivity Commission's draft report proposes social service funding changes
News 04 May 2015
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The Productivity Commission has released its draft report on improving how government agencies commission and purchase social services. The Commission, an independent Crown Entity, was established on 1 April 2011 for the purpose of providing advice...
Government opens consultation on draft Victims Code
News 29 Apr 2015
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The Government is consulting on a draft Victims Code. The Victims Right Act 2002 was amended in December 2014 to strengthen and extend the application of general rights for victims, and to increase the rights of victims of serious offences. The...
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...
Ngāti Hine signs E Tu Whānau Charter of Commitment
News 23 Apr 2015
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Ngāti Hine have taken a stand against violence by signing the E Tu Whānau Charter of Commitment on 14 March at the annual Te Ahureka o Ngāti Hine Festival at Otiria Marae, Moerewa. The E Tu Whānau Charter of Commitment, launched in 2014, represents...
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...
Objectionable Publications and Indecency Legislation Bill passes unanimously
News 20 Apr 2015
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A Bill aiming to protect children from sexual exploitation passed through Parliament with unanimous support on 2 April 2015. The Objectionable Publications and Indecency Legislation Bill increased the penalties for making, trading or possessing...
Commission on the Status of Women declaration criticised
News 16 Apr 2015
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The 59th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW59) has been criticised as producing a "bland" and "unambitious" declaration which may signify a major step backwards for women's rights. 2015 marked the 20th anniversary of the Beijing...
Harmful Digital Communications Bill passes second reading
News 15 Apr 2015
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A Bill which aims to prevent and reduce the harm caused by cyberbullying and harassment passed its second reading in Parliament on 24 March 2015. The Harmful Digital Communications Bill introduces measures to address damaging online communications,...
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...
Government establishes panel to lead "major overhaul" of Child, Youth and Family
News 02 Apr 2015
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Social Development Minister Anne Tolley has announced the establishment of a panel to lead a "complete overhaul" of Child, Youth and Family (CYF). The panel, led by Paula Rebstock, will "oversee the development and implementation of a new operating...
'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...
Alcohol and other drugs and family violence - a selected bibliography
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Selected bibliography Prepared by the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse, University of Auckland, first published March 2015Updated April 2015 For more information contact the Information Specialist Downloads Alcohol and other drugs...
Paper examines use of language in working with victims and perpetrators
News 12 Mar 2015
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Policy Quarterly has published a paper which discusses the use of language and the concept of empowerment in working with family violence victims and perpetrators. Becoming Better Helpers: rethinking language to move beyond simplistic responses to...
Children's Action Plan launches guidelines; trials Viki, AISA and The Hub
News 11 Mar 2015
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Social Development Minister Anne Tolley has launched two new guidelines for organisations and agencies working with children. The guidelines support the new requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 which introduced standard screening and...