In 2015, the media began to report with greater frequency that NZ convenience stores were being robbed for tobacco products. There are three reasons why this was shocking to the…continue reading
Law & Justice
Victims’ Voices: The Justice Needs and Experiences of New Zealand Serious Crime Victims
By: Petrina Hargrave
Published: 2019-08-29
In-depth interviews were conducted with 32 victims of serious crime in New Zealand to explore their experience of procedural justice and what justice meant to them. In the study, 68%…continue reading
Crime & Safety Family Violence & Abuse Law & Justice
Law & Justice
Good Practice Responding to Sexual Violence. Guidelines for ‘mainstream’ sexual violence crisis support services. Round 2.
By: Dr Julie Wharewera-Mika, Kathryn McPhillips, Joy Te Wiata, Russell Smith, Ezekiel Robson, David Mitchell, Dr Jennifer Hauraki, Dr Vivien Feng, Sandra Dickson, Anjum Rahman, Fariya Begum, Sarah Va'afusuaga McRobie
Published: 2016-10-25
The purpose of this project was to update existing ‘Good Practice Guidelines’, building upon the findings of the initial project conducted in 2009. The development of ‘Good Practice Guidelines’ aims…continue reading
Crime & Safety Family Violence & Abuse Health & Wellbeing
Health
Awareness of Prevelance of Unwanted Sexual Behaviour
By: Research NZ
Published: 2016-06-01
This summary report details the results of a survey of n=1,076 New Zealand residents aged 18 years and older. The survey was conducted on behalf of the Male Survivors of…continue reading
Crime & Safety Family Violence & Abuse Men
Health
Community Responses to Violence-The Violence Free Community Project
By: Professor Robyn Munford, Associate Professor Jackie Sanders,Kathryn Handley, Bruce Maden
Published: 2012-11-01
This report details the development and operation of a community based violence prevention programme. The focus was upon creating community level conversations that would enlarge understandings of violence and from…continue reading
Community Development Crime & Safety Family Violence & Abuse Volunteering & Mahi Aroha
Health
A Report on the Progress of Te Kooti o Timatanga Hou – The Court of New Beginnings
By: Point Research; Positive Thinking; Lifewise
Published: 2012-11-01
Te Kooti o Timatanga Hou, or the Court of New Beginnings, was established in October 2010 following advocacy to the Chief District Court Judge by Lifewise, an agency working with…continue reading
Addiction - Drugs, Alcohol & Gambling Crime & Safety Mental Health
Economics
Do West Auckland children who witness family violence get an adequate response? An assessment of the current situation with suggested strategies for the future.
By: Deborah Yates
Published: 2012-10-30
The WAVES Trust is the umbrella organisation for all agencies working in family violence in West Auckland. WAVES commissioned research into the response by schools to children who witness FV.…continue reading
Children & Youth Crime & Safety Families, Whānau and Parenting Family Violence & Abuse Governance & Kaitiakitanga Mental Health Non-profit Sector Social Services Welfare & Benefits
People and Society
Report on changes impacting referrals to Man Alive Stopping Violence Programmes between Jan 2009 and Jun 2012
By: WAVES Trust
Published: 2012-10-10
This study has been undertaken as a result of concerns raised by Man Alive with the Waitakere Taskforce on Family Violence that the numbers of referrals received to stopping violence…continue reading
Crime & Safety Family Violence & Abuse
Health
Causes of and solutions to inter-generational crime: the final report of the study of the children of prisoners
By: Liz Gordon with Pillars Incorporated
Published: 2011-09-01
This is the final report of a two year research project entitled ‘A study of the children of prisoners’.
Children & Youth Crime & Safety Families, Whānau and Parenting
Health
Working with the families and children of prisoners in Aotearoa / New Zealand; A guide to effective practice to ensure good outcomes for the children
By: Lesley MacGibbon, Verna McFelin and Liz Gordon
Published: 2011-01-01
An in-depth research programme undertaken by Pillars has found that the effects of imprisonment on the children are profound and long lasting. The purpose of this practice manual is to…continue reading