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Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga research symposium presentations available online
News 21 Jan 2014
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The fifth annual Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga research symposium was hosted in collaboration with Tauranga Moana Iwi on 25-26 November 2013. The symposium theme was Fostering Te Pā Harakeke: Healthy and Prosperous Families of Mana. Topics covered...
Legislation to expand Extended Supervision Orders for sexual and violent offenders
News 21 Jan 2014
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Proposed amendments to the Parole Act 2002 would enable the extension of Extended Supervision Orders (ESOs) for child sexual offenders beyond their current ten year maximum. It would also expand their use to include high risk sex offenders against...
Dunedin child killings highlight partner violence and filicide links
News 17 Jan 2014
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Grief and support are being expressed following the murder of two children by their father in Dunedin. The case has highlighted the link between intimate partner violence and filicide (the killing of children by a parent) after separation. Edward...
Centre for Mental Health Research releases reports on specialist New Zealand courts
News 16 Jan 2014
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The Centre for Mental Health Research at the University of Auckland has released two reports on specialist New Zealand courts. Family violence courts: A review of the literature, authored by Alice Mills, Katey Thorn, Claire Meehan and Marilyn Chetty...
IPCA finds Police response to Northland protection order breaches "grossly inadequate"
News 14 Jan 2014
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The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has found that the Police response to a complaint of protection order breaches by a Northland woman who was subsequently killed was "poorly managed and grossly inadequate". It found that the response...
Third round of Capability Investment Resource fund open
News 14 Jan 2014
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Applications for the third distribution of the Ministry of Social Development's (MSD) Capability Investment Resource funding are now open. This fund is part of Investing in Services for Outcomes (ISO), which aims to improve outcomes for children,...
It's Not OK and Crimestoppers resources to help keep holidays violence free
News 20 Dec 2013
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The It's Not OK campaign has produced resources to encourage everyone to look out for people they know and think about actions they can take to help keep celebrations and holidays safe and free from violence. The resources include: Messages and tips...
Deaths and assaults highlight specific family violence support needs in ethnic communities
News 20 Dec 2013
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The deaths of two women in Wellington, and a man being charged for serious assaults on his 15 year old daughter in Auckland, have highlighted the specific support needs of women and children from ethnic communities experiencing family violence. Mei...
Conversations count - preventing sexual violence against young people
News 19 Dec 2013
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Auckland Sexual Abuse HELP, with the support of Tu Wahine, has developed a new social media campaign called Conversations Count. HELP says, "Conversations Count aims to put the spotlight on conversations young people are having around potentially...
Evaluation and future implementation of Loves Me Not programme
News 19 Dec 2013
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A summary of the evaluation of Loves Me Not, the healthy relationships / dating violence prevention programme developed by the Sophie Elliot Foundation, the Ministry of Social Development's It's Not OK Campaign and New Zealand Police, has been...
Wishing everyone a lovely and safe holiday season
News 15 Dec 2013
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The Clearinghouse closes on Friday 20 December 2013, reopening Monday 13 January 2014. While we are closed, you may be able to find the information you need through our library. The links list may also help, to take you to other relevant sites. We...
New research finds Fiji’s rates of violence against women and girls among the highest in the world
News 13 Dec 2013
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The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre (FWCC) has published the findings from a national survey on violence against women and girls. FWCC replicated the survey approach developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for its Multi-country Study on Women’s...
Review of residential care services for disabled people released
News 12 Dec 2013
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A review of disability support services has recommended changes into residential care services for disabled people, following concerns that were raised in 2013. Putting People First: A Review of Disability Support Services Performance and Quality...
Police release fifth phase review of Commission of Inquiry into police conduct
News 12 Dec 2013
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The fifth phase review into New Zealand Police's progress in response to the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into Police Conduct has been released. Police Commissioner Peter Marshall conceded that while police have come a long way in the treatment and...
Briefing paper finds violence a major alcohol-related harm experienced by women
News 10 Dec 2013
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Alcohol Healthwatch and Women's Health Action have released a policy briefing paper to address the knowledge gap on women and alcohol consumption. The research, commissioned by the Ministry of Health, reviewed literature on women and alcohol and...
PSA negotiates special clauses to support workers experiencing family violence
News 09 Dec 2013
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The Public Service Association (PSA) is working to include special family violence clauses in collective employment agreements to provide victims with additional supports. The PSA highlighted the importance of treating family violence as a workplace...
Pasefika Proud's The Project showcased on Tangata Pasifika
News 09 Dec 2013
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The Ministry of Social Development's Pasefika Proud campaign, which aims to change attitudes and behaviour around family violence in Pacific communities, was showcased on the TVNZ programme Tangata Pasifika on 21 November 2013. The episode explored...
Fijian Indian family violence prevention campaign launched in Waitakere
News 09 Dec 2013
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A Fijian Indian family violence prevention campaign was launched in Waitakere, Auckland on 24 November 2013. The development of the campaign followed a community meeting in 2012, where over 100 people attended wanting to talk about family violence...
Judith Collins announces some changes on giving evidence in sexual offence cases
News 09 Dec 2013
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Justice Minister Judith Collins has announced some changes around the giving of evidence in sexual offence cases. These include a requirement that the defence gives notice before a trial begins of their intention to use evidence about a victim’s...
Review looks at 'what works' in schools-based relationship education
News 04 Dec 2013
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A report released by the Families Commission has reviewed research on schools-based relationship education, including its potential to prevent dating and partner violence. Effectiveness of Relationship Education Programmes in Schools for Years 7-13...