Weekly Media Roundup
The latest links to media articles on issues that impact on the family violence sector....
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Making progress for our kids
Beehive Press Release: The Government is making progress on improving the wellbeing of the one million New Zealanders under the age of 18,” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on World Children’s Day. The Government has today recommitted to the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history – the United Nation’s Convention on the Rights of the Child, which enshrines in international law specific rights for children to have safe, happy and fulfilled childhoods....
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Share Your Views About Criminal Justice Reform
The H?paitia te Oranga Tangata – Safe and Effective Justice initiative has been set up to transform the criminal justice system and create a safer Aotearoa New Zealand. They have created an online 5 minute survey to understand what people think about our criminal justice system and how we might improve it....
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Child Matters 1-Day Workshops
The Impact of Family Violence on Children - 4 December 2019, 9am-4pm, Auckland South | Dynamics of Sexual Abuse - 13 February 2020, 9am-4pm, Central Auckland | Identifying and Responding to Vulnerability and Child Abuse - 18 March 2020, 9am-4pm, Auckland....
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Focus Group: What’s working well with the ED response to family violence?
From Shona Miriam McLeod, PhD student: I am undertaking confidential research into what creates a useful Emergency Department response to women who have experienced abuse by a partner. As part of this research I am seeking staff and volunteers from organisations and community groups who work with women who have experience of family violence. Thursday 12 December, 10-11.30am, Henderson, Auckland....
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Pacific Family Violence Prevention Training (What you need to know)
Organised by Pasefika Proud. Understanding the fundamentals to practising in the area of Family Violence is crucial to our Pacific communities. This programme seeks to equip, support and strengthen participants’ understanding of what defines family violence and its effect on Pacific. 28 - 29 February 2020, Manukau, Auckland. Free. NOTE: This programme is specifically for Pacific peoples attendance only. Use the register for this event button to express your interest to attend....
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Seminar: Insights into supporting children and young people
Organised by the Oranga Tamariki Evidence Centre. A ninety-minute seminar featuring two presentations; one discussing Growing Up in New Zealand (GUiNZ) data which looks at protective factors for children at high risk of adverse experiences; the other sharing findings from a recent Youthline commissioned 'State of the Generation' survey. Friday 6 December 2019, 10.30am-12pm, Wellington....
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