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Emily Longley's parents want to speak in New Zealand schools
News 18 Sep 2012
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Emily Longley's parents want to visit New Zealand schools to tell Emily's story and educate people about domestic violence. Emily, age 17, was murdered by her boyfriend, Elliot Turner, in England in 2011. He was violent and abusive towards her...
Work on "Investing in services for outcomes" continues
News 14 Sep 2012
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The Government continues work on its programme to change the ways NGOs are contracted by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). Key features of "Investing in services for outcomes" are as follows (from the MSD website): Funding decisions will be...
New Zealand urged to do more to support women in the Pacific
News 12 Sep 2012
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The New Zealand Government has been asked whether it is doing enough to support women in Pacific countries following the recent Pacific Islands Forum held in the Cook Islands. Across the region, about two thirds of women have been assaulted by a...
Solutions to Child Poverty - Children's Commissioner's paper released
News 05 Sep 2012
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The Children's Commissioner has released an Issues and Options Paper on Solutions to Child Poverty. It has also produced a series of working papers and commissioned external papers. Feedback is sought and a series of consultation events will be held...
Government releases Action Plans: Supporting vulnerable children and reducing crime
News 05 Sep 2012
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The Government has released its two 'Better Public Services' Action Plans relevant to family violence: supporting vulnerable children and reducing crime. These represent key areas of focus for the public sector and as such, are important to be aware...
Opposition to fixed fees for family law legal aid continues; High Court rejects appeal
News 05 Sep 2012
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The High Court has rejected an appeal against the introduction of fixed fees for legal aid work. The decision may be appealed. 'High Court rejects legal aid fixed fees case', Radio NZ, 4/9/12 Last week, retiring Judge Andrew Tipping spoke out...
Law Society raises concerns at Family Court delays
News 05 Sep 2012
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The Law Society has raised serious concerns about a new system for processing Family Court cases in Auckland, saying it is placing people experiencing family violence at risk. "It is only a matter of time before someone is injured, or worse, as a...
'Safe at Home' service extended to South Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch
News 05 Sep 2012
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Shine's 'Safe At Home' service is to be extended from Auckland to South Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch. The programme provides extra security and police alarms in the homes of people at risk of violence from ex-partners. It has been implemented...
Elder abuse and neglect: a selected bibliography
Page 30 Aug 2012
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Selected bibliography Prepared by the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse,The University of Auckland, August 2012 Read online below or download For more information, please contact the Information Specialist< Downloads Elder abuse...
Pacific family violence prevention - two funding opportunities - closing 21 September 2012
News 28 Aug 2012
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Family and Community Services has announced two funding opportunities available under the Pasifka Campaign umbrella, promoting Pasefika Proud. Pasefika Proud – "Our Families, Our People, Our Responsibility" Strengths-based initiatives in Pacific...
Te Punanga Haumaru fund applications now open
News 21 Aug 2012
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Applications are now open for Te Punanga Haumaru funding that supports whānau and community-driven action that encourages positive social behaviour in children and reduces bullying. This includes bullying in the home and the community, not only in...
Green Paper for Vulnerable Children - summary and 600 submissions released
News 14 Aug 2012
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The Government has released a summary of submissions to the Green Paper for Vulnerable Children, and 600 full submissions from non-government and other organisations. The Government says the White Paper for Vulnerable Children will be released on...
Wellington Te Rito Family Violence Network launches website and campaign
News 12 Aug 2012
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The Wellington Te Rito Family Violence Network has launched a new billboard and poster campaign, and a website. The posters feature rugby, roller derby, the Laughing Samoans, members of Somali and Sudanese refugee-background communities and the...
New "It's not OK" resources focus on protecting children
News 12 Aug 2012
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The "It's not OK" campaign has produced a new series of posters, postcards and stickers focusing on the role we all have to play in protecting children in our families and communities. Research shows that violence in the home affects children...
Family Court reforms announced; family violence sector responds
News 02 Aug 2012
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The Government has announced its planned reforms to the Family Court. These follow the review by the Ministry of Justice completed earlier this year. Changes include a new "cornerstone" Family Disputes Resolution (FDR) service. The Green Party...
CEDAW Committee Concluding Observations on New Zealand now available
News 31 Jul 2012
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The CEDAW Committee has published Concluding Observations from its recent review of New Zealand. The section on violence against women is below: Violence against women "22. The Committee takes note of the measures taken by the State party to...
Comedian convicted for sexual asault, but concerns remain
News 27 Jul 2012
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The comedian who sexually assualted his 4 year old daughter has been convicted and sentenced to 8 months home detention. Sexual violence agencies expressed concerned that the man was not mandated to attend a specialist sex offender treatment...
CEDAW Committee questions and NZ Government answers now available
News 27 Jul 2012
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The (unofficial) record of the NZ Government's recent presentation to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women is now available. Concerns raised by the panel's 23 experts included the collection of data on family and...
Scottish Government allocates £34.5m to ending violence against women
News 27 Jul 2012
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The Scottish Government ahas allocated £34.5 million over the three years to 2015 to increase the support available to women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. The money will be distributed to 138 projects. Health Secretary Nicola...
Resources available in Te Reo Māori for family violence prevention
News 26 Jul 2012
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Tēnā koutou To celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, we have identified some resources written in te Reo Māori which may be useful to those working with whānau to prevent family violence. It is only a short list. If you know of other resources, please...