The response to family violence in New Zealand : the role of the Family Court
Mahony, Judge Patrick
The response to family violence in New Zealand : the role of the Family Court Mahony, Judge Patrick - 2003 - 17 p. ; computer file : PDF format (1.1mb) - Te Awatea Review .
Te Awatea Review 1(1) December 2003 : 6-9
This article is a shortened version of a presentation delivered by Judge Mahony at Te Awatea Violence Research Centre in Christchurch. The author explores the changing nature of the New Zealand Family Court based on evolving societal and political attitudes, often governed by research. This article provides a background synopsis of legislation, Acts and policy which have led to the current Domestic Violence Act (1995). Protection orders, custodial access, the Duluth power and control model, and the effects of intimate partner abuse are examined, and several challenges for the future are proposed.
1176-5259
CHILD ABUSE
CONTACT (ACCESS)
CHILDREN
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT 1995
FAMILIES
LAW REFORM
LEGISLATION
NEGLECT
PROTECTION ORDERS
VICTIMS
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
NEW ZEALAND
The response to family violence in New Zealand : the role of the Family Court Mahony, Judge Patrick - 2003 - 17 p. ; computer file : PDF format (1.1mb) - Te Awatea Review .
Te Awatea Review 1(1) December 2003 : 6-9
This article is a shortened version of a presentation delivered by Judge Mahony at Te Awatea Violence Research Centre in Christchurch. The author explores the changing nature of the New Zealand Family Court based on evolving societal and political attitudes, often governed by research. This article provides a background synopsis of legislation, Acts and policy which have led to the current Domestic Violence Act (1995). Protection orders, custodial access, the Duluth power and control model, and the effects of intimate partner abuse are examined, and several challenges for the future are proposed.
1176-5259
CHILD ABUSE
CONTACT (ACCESS)
CHILDREN
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT 1995
FAMILIES
LAW REFORM
LEGISLATION
NEGLECT
PROTECTION ORDERS
VICTIMS
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
NEW ZEALAND