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New website 'The Harbour' provides sexual abuse information, resources and support
News 29 Oct 2013
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A new web portal providing information about sexual abuse has been launched. The Harbour provides a single point of entry to access information, resources and support. It is intended for people affected by sexual abuse, their family and friends,...
NZ Federation of Multicultural Councils discuss family violence
News 29 Oct 2013
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Family violence will be discussed a meeting of the New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils in Gisborne on 8-10 November 2013. The Federation meets each quarter to discuss issues of relevance to ethnic communities. This November, the theme...
Police release provisional data from ODARA
News 27 Oct 2013
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Police have released provisional data from the use of the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA) tool to 3 News. ODARA is a Canadian risk assessment tool New Zealand Police have been using in family violence since July 2012. ODARA was used...
Seminars on changes to the Family Court
News 24 Oct 2013
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The Ministry of Justice is hosting a series of overview seminars on the changes to the Family Court. These will be held throughout the country during November; the schedule is available here. This follows the passing of the Family Court Reform Bill...
Education and training
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Calls for an Aged Care Commissioner to investigate financial elder abuse
News 22 Oct 2013
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The New Zealand Aged Care Association and Grey Power are calling for the establishment of an Aged Care Commssioner, with the powers to receive complaints on financial abuse, investigate them and if required take legal action through the courts. The...
White Ribbon Day and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence
News 21 Oct 2013
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White Ribbon Day, 25 November, is the internationally recognised day when men wear a white ribbon to show they do not condone violence towards women. The global White Ribbon campaign is led by men who condemn violence against women and want to take...
Resources to support engaging with the media
News 17 Oct 2013
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"Most New Zealanders get their information and understanding about family violence from the media. The media is a powerful influencer and shaper of public attitudes." - It's Not OK Campaign, 'Speak Up: Use the Media to Prevent Family Violence'....
Imagining the Solution conference 2013 presentations available online
News 17 Oct 2013
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The Tauiwi Caucus of Te Ohaakii a Hine - National Network Ending Sexual Violence Together (TOAH-NNEST) hosted the second annual national sexual violence prevention hui 'Imagining the Solution' on 9-10 September 2013. The hui focused on the primary...
'Take this Away' wins Yeah Nah It’s Not OK song quest
News 15 Oct 2013
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The inaugural Eastern Bay of Plenty 'Yeah Nah It's Not OK' song quest has been held to find an original song, written by young people between the ages of 15 and 17, with an anti-violence message. The event, organised by the local family violence...
Loves Me Not raises awareness of dating violence for teenagers
News 15 Oct 2013
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A recent Campbell Live episode looked at Loves Me Not, a one day programme educating teenagers about healthy relationships and dating violence. Developed by the Sophie Elliott Foundation, NZ Police and the Ministry of Social Development's It's Not...
Agencies express concerns over crime statistics
News 10 Oct 2013
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Annual crime statistics released by Statistics New Zealand have again raised concerns over how family violence is measured. Despite calls for more comprehensive statistics by NGOs, Police have not provided data specifically on family violence....
Survey to inform new Expert Advisory Group - extended until Wednesday 16 October
News 09 Oct 2013
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A survey of community agencies is being conducted by the Family Violence Unit, Ministry of Social Development. This is to inform the work of the recently announced Expert Advisory Group. Update: The survey closing date has been extended to Wednesday...
Australian clearinghouse functions to come under new National Centre of Excellence
News 08 Oct 2013
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From 1 October 2014, Australian domestic and family violence and sexual assault clearinghouse functions will be provided by the new National Centre of Excellence (NCE) to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children. Clearinghouse functions are...
Second Children's Team established in Whangarei
News 03 Oct 2013
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The Whangarei Children's Team has commenced work, following the establishment of the first Children's Team in Rotorua in July. Children's Teams, a key component of the Children's Action Plan, are intended to enable trained people in the community to...
New Expert Advisory Group on family violence announced
News 01 Oct 2013
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A new Expert Advisory Group on family violence has been announced by Associate Minister for Social Development Tariana Turia. Minister Turia said, "The Expert Advisory Group on Family Violence is being formed to provide independent strategic advice...
New TV series 'Womenpower' to air from Wednesday 2 October
News 27 Sep 2013
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A new TV series 'Womenpower' begins on Wednesday 2 October at 7.30pm. Presented by Catriona MacLennan, it will investigate a range of issues affecting women in Aoearoa New Zealand, including domestic and sexual violence. Topics that that will be...
Free online educational tool: understanding evidence in violence prevention
News 26 Sep 2013
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A free, interactive, online tool on understanding evidence in violence prevention work has been developed. Understanding Evidence seeks to support evidence based decision-making, defined as a "process for making decisions about a program, practice,...
Information to assist with submissions on the funding of specialist sexual violence services
News 26 Sep 2013
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Sexual violence services have urged as many people as possible to make submissions to the to the Social Services Committee on the funding of sexual violence services. Wellington Rape Crisis Agency Manager Natalie Gousmett said, "This is a once in a...
Family Court reforms pass Committee of the Whole House reading
News 26 Sep 2013
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The Family Court Proceedings Reform Bill has passed its Committee of the Whole House reading in Parliament. It is expected to have its third reading in Parliament later this year. Media: Better Family Court system promised, NewstalkZB, 20.09.2013...