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Launch of eSocSci presents new opportunity to share family violence research
News 11 Jun 2013
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The New Zealand social science website engaged Social Science | Hui Rangahau Tahi (eSocSci) has been launched. eSocSci, powered by user content, is an "interactive knowledge space for communicating social science research and bringing together...
Adult Sexual Violence
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Data Summary 5 Prepared by the New Zealand Family Violence ClearinghouseUniversity of Auckland, June 2017 For more information contact us Downloads Adult Sexual Violence, June 2017 (PDF, 1.59 MB) Adult Sexual Violence, June 2017 (Word DOC, 681 KB...
Child Sexual Abuse
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Data Summary 4 Prepared by the New Zealand Family Violence ClearinghouseUniversity of Auckland, June 2017 For more information contact us Downloads Child Sexual Abuse, June 2017 (PDF, 1.58 MB) Child Sexual Abuse, June 2017 (Word DOC, 609 KB)...
'Children, child maltreatment and intimate partner violence: Research, policy and practice' conference
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This conference was co-hosted by the Families Commission and the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse, on Wednesday 5 June 2013 at Te Papa, Wellington. The presentations can be downloaded below. Opening comments from Belinda Milnes, Chief...
Select Committee reports on proposed Family Court reforms
News 03 Jun 2013
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The Select Committee has released its report on the proposed reforms to the Family Court. Read the report here. Further information and media will be posted here as they become available. 'Report on Family Court reform welcomed', Media release:...
Bill to create non-contact orders for victims of serious violent and sexual assault introduced
News 03 Jun 2013
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Justice Minister Judith Collins has introduced the Victims’ Orders Against Violent Offenders Bill into Parliament. The Bill aims to reduce the likelihood of serious violent and sexual assualt victims having unwanted contact by those who have...
Minister calls for review of sexual violence sector funding
News 03 Jun 2013
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Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has called for a nationwide review into the funding of the sexual violence sector. This came as sexual violence survivor agencies around the country have been forced to close or reduce hours due to funding...
Bill to increase penalties for online child sexual offences; new 'indecent communication' offence
News 28 May 2013
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Justice Minister Judith Collins has introduced legislation into Parliament which would increases the maximum penalties for online child sexual offences and other objectionable publication offences. It also a new offence of indecent communication...
Christchurch project ReachOut expands services
News 28 May 2013
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The North Canterbury ReachOut project featured on Marae Investigates on 12 May 2013. The project, a collaborative effort with Christchurch Police and Aviva Family Violence Services (formerly Christchurch Women's Refuge) is an outreach service for...
Funding renewed for family violence networks
News 24 May 2013
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Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced two more years of funding for the family violence networks. She spoke about the importance of promoting a coordinated response to family violence and improving practice through training. She...
Additional $8m over four years for E Tu Whānau
News 24 May 2013
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Associate Minister for Social Development Tariana Turia has announced an additional $8m over four years for the E Tu Whānau programme, as part of the Budget. This is to help address family violence within Māori whānau, Pasifika, migrant and refugee...
Saudi Arabia launches No More Abuse campaign
News 24 May 2013
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Saudi Arabia recently launched its first anti-domestic abuse campaign, 'No More Abuse'. The campaign, a joint effort of the King Khalid Foundation (KKF) and marketing communications network Memac Ogilvy - Riyadh, aims to create awareness and to...
Peter Boshier discusses family violence on TVNZ Q+A
News 23 May 2013
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Peter Boshier, former Principal Family Court Judge and now Chair of the White Ribbon Campaign, recently appeared on the TVNZ Q+A programme discussing his ideas for addressing family violence in New Zealand. These were: 1. Attitudinal change 2....
Corrections Minister calls for GPS monitoring of domestic violence perpetrators
News 21 May 2013
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Corrections Minister Anne Tolley has called for 24 hour GPS monitoring of serious domestic violence perpetrators following the conviction of Christchurch man Nikki Roper for murdering his ex-girlfriend, Alexsis Tovizi. Tovizi was strangled only days...
Christchurch Women's Refuge becomes Aviva Family Violence Services
News 17 May 2013
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Christchurch Women's Refuge has announced its name change to Aviva Family Violence Services, in its 40th anniversary year. This follows the agency providing an increasing range of services, including stopping violence services for men. The agency...
Growing Up in New Zealand data access workshops
News 17 May 2013
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The longitudinal Growing Up in New Zealand study is making its antenatal data available for use by other researchers. This is the first data from the study to be released. Free workshops are scheduled in Auckland (Monday 27th May) and Wellington (...
NZ Sign Language resources from the It's not OK campaign
News 17 May 2013
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The It's not OK campaign is celebrating New Zealand Sign Language Week (13-19 May) by launching a series of campaign messages for the Deaf community. Three messages have been signed: It's OK to Help, It's OK to ask for Help and Keeping Children Safe...
Glenn Inquiry begins evidence collection
News 16 May 2013
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The Glenn Inquiry, an independent inquiry into all forms of child abuse and domestic violence in New Zealand, has begun talking with individuals and communities around the country. The first of 25 'visits' across New Zealand began in Tauranga. The '...
'Paws for thought' to look at animal abuse and domestic violence
News 14 May 2013
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A TV series on animal law and animal welfare presented by Auckland barrister Catriona MacLennan will include an episode on the links between animal cruelty and domestic violence. Episode 3, screening on Wednesday 22 April, will include Unitec Senior...
Consultation on enduring powers of attorney open
News 14 May 2013
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Public consultation on the effectiveness of the 2007 Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act ammendments were opened by the Ministry of Social Development on the 1st of March 2013. The amendments aimed to provide better protection for any...