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Macfie, Belinda

Plunket faces up to family violence Macfie, Belinda; Lensen, Anne - 2003

Kai Tiaki : Nursing New Zealand 9 (7)August 2003 : 18-19

This article examines the development of the Plunket Society's family violence policy, which involves screening for family violence. The author describes some of the effects on children growing up with violence in the home, and the consequent cost to society of this significant social issue. The article describes a pilot study conducted in four areas of New Zealand over a 6-month period. The process of implementation and the evaluation of the family violence policy are discussed.

ISSN: 1173-2032

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Plunked Society

Subjects--Topical Terms:
CHILDREN
CHILD EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE
INFANTS
FAMILIES
FAMILY POLICY
HEALTH SERVICES
INTERVENTION
NONPROFIT ORGANISATIONS
SUPPORT SERVICES
PREVENTION
FAMILY VIOLENCE
CHILD ABUSE

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
NEW ZEALAND