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Dating violence prevention pilot programme in secondary schools
News 09 May 2013
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A dating violence prevention pilot programme, 'Loves Me Not', will begin in five North Island and four South Island secondary schools in May. It has been developed by the Sophie Elliott Foundation, NZ Police, the Ministry of Social Development's It'...
Launch of survivor helpline and poster campaign in Rape Awareness Week (6-12 May)
News 09 May 2013
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Rape Awareness Week (RAW) is running this year from 6th to 12th May. It has two key focuses: raising awareness of sexual violence in the community and media, and promoting services for survivors around the country. The theme is “This is coercion –...
'A better start' selected as national science challenge
News 09 May 2013
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'A better start', improving the potential of young New Zealanders to have a healthy and successful life, has been selected as one of ten National Science Challenges. Minister of Science and Innovation Steven Joyce said, “The Challenges are designed...
About this timeline
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Return to timeline Introduction The Clearinghouse has compiled this timeline to document progress and setbacks on the journey towards the prevention and elimination of family, whānau and sexual violence in Aotearoa New Zealand. Developments it...
Judge Boshier to chair White Ribbon campaign; 2012 White Ribbon report
News 03 May 2013
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The White Ribbon campaign has announced Judge Peter Boshier as its new chairperson. It has also released the White Ribbon campaign report for 2012. Judge Boshier, a foundation member of the Family Violence Taskforce, White Ribbon Ambassador since...
Rugby, partner violence and professional sports bodies; Julian Savea charged with assault
News 03 May 2013
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Discussion on partner violence, professional sports players and the responsibility of sporting bodies has again been generated following All Black and Hurricanes player Sio Julian Savea being charged with common assault against his partner. This was...
Video clip showcases Paeroa family violence prevention project
News 02 May 2013
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Paeroa anti-violence advocates have showcased a community action project through a new video clip available on YouTube or Facebook. The project is lead by the Hauraki Family Violence Intervention Network in collaboration with the 'It's Not Ok'...
Some Family Court reform changes; silence on Bristol clause and FDR fees
News 30 Apr 2013
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Justice Minister Judith Collins has announced some changes to planned Family Court reforms. However there is no indication of a rethink on repealing the 'Bristol clause'. Women's Refuge Spokesperson Kiri Hannifin said "We are hopeful that a large...
Christchurch PSO pilot project provides support for perpetrators
News 30 Apr 2013
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A 'Police Safety Order pilot project' underway in Christchurch aims to reduce and prevent family violence through targeted support for perpetrators. The project is a collaborative effort of NZ Police, Stopping Violence Services and refuges. The...
First 2012 No To Violence conference resources now online
News 30 Apr 2013
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The first batch of resources from the No To Violence conference held in Melbourne in November 2012 are now available online. The conference, Responses to Men’s Domestic and Family Violence: Experience, Innovations and Emerging Directions, was...
NZ children rate poorly in OECD: UNICEF report
News 23 Apr 2013
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New Zealand children have rated poorly in a United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) report designed to monitor and compare the performance of economically advanced countries in securing the rights of their children. The report assessed five aspects...
Children and Youth affected by Family Violence
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Data Summary 3 Prepared by the New Zealand Family Violence ClearinghouseUniversity of Auckland, June 2017 For more information contact us Downloads Children and Youth affected by Family Violence, June 2017 (PDF, 1.71 MB) Children and Youth...
Violence Against Women
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Data Summary 2 Prepared by the New Zealand Family Violence ClearinghouseUniversity of Auckland, June 2017 For more information contact us Downloads Violence Against Women, June 2017 (PDF, 1.6 MB) Violence Against Women, June 2017 (Word DOC, 766...
Family Violence Deaths
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Data Summary 1 Prepared by the New Zealand Family Violence ClearinghouseUniversity of Auckland, June 2017 For more information contact us Downloads Family Violence Deaths, June 2017 (PDF, 1.02 MB) Family Violence Deaths, June 2017 (Word DOC, 400...
New Zealand Police definitions
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Definitions Prepared by the New Zealand Family Violence ClearinghouseUniversity of Auckland, June 2017 Read online or download For more information contact us Downloads New Zealand Police definitions, June 2017 (PDF, 648 KB) New Zealand Police...
Ministry of Health definitions
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Definitions Prepared by the New Zealand Family Violence ClearinghouseUniversity of Auckland, July 2016 Read online below or download For more information contact us Downloads Ministry of Health definitions, July 2016 (PDF, 154 KB) Ministry of Health...
Legal definitions
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Definitions Prepared by the New Zealand Family Violence ClearinghouseUniversity of Auckland, June 2013 Read online or download For more information contact us Downloads Legal definitions, June 2013 (PDF, 130 KB) Legal definitions, June 2013 (Word...
District Court definitions
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Definitions Prepared by the New Zealand Family Violence ClearinghouseUniversity of Auckland, June 2017 Read online below or download For more information contact us Downloads District Court definitions, June 2017 (PDF, 445 KB) District Court...
NZFVC Issues Papers: Child maltreatment, intimate partner violence and parenting
News 20 Apr 2013
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Two new Issues Papers have been released today by the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse. Understanding connections and relationships: Child maltreatment, intimate partner violence and parenting reviews the evidence on the frequency with...
New round of bullying funding open
News 19 Apr 2013
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Round Two of Te Punanga Haumaru Fund opened on 2 April 2013. It closes on Friday 24 May. The Fund aims to support community-wide commitment to addressing bullying of children and young people from 0 to 19. It emphasises the role that families and...