Women living without violence : an evaluation of programmes for adult protected persons under the Domestic Violence Act 1995
Maxwell, Gabrielle
Women living without violence : an evaluation of programmes for adult protected persons under the Domestic Violence Act 1995 Maxwell, Gabrielle; Anderson, Tracy; Olsen, Teresea - Wellington, N.Z. Ministry of Justice 2001 - 191 p. ; computer file : PDF format (593Kb)
This report presents findings from a 2-year combined quantitative and qualitative study assessing the effectiveness of two programmes in protecting victims of family violence. The programmes assessed were the Hawkes Bay Domestic Violence Intervention and Education Project, and the Violence Intervention Programme, located in Wellington. The study investigated the experiences of women who are victims of family violence. Barriers to attending the programmes were identified, such as time constraints and concerns about sharing personal information in a group setting. This report emphasises the importance of an interagency collaborative approach to link women with resources so they may be protected from violence. Meeting the needs of women, cultural responsiveness, accessibility, suitable staff, and adequate funding were identified as components of an effective programme for protecting victims of family violence. Recommendations include strategies designed specifically for Maori victims, incorporating tikanga Māori principles and protocols.
0478201532
LAW
ABUSED WOMEN
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT 1995
EVALUATION
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
PROGRAMMES
PROTECTION ORDERS
RESEARCH
PREVENTION
NEW ZEALAND
362.8292 WOM
Women living without violence : an evaluation of programmes for adult protected persons under the Domestic Violence Act 1995 Maxwell, Gabrielle; Anderson, Tracy; Olsen, Teresea - Wellington, N.Z. Ministry of Justice 2001 - 191 p. ; computer file : PDF format (593Kb)
This report presents findings from a 2-year combined quantitative and qualitative study assessing the effectiveness of two programmes in protecting victims of family violence. The programmes assessed were the Hawkes Bay Domestic Violence Intervention and Education Project, and the Violence Intervention Programme, located in Wellington. The study investigated the experiences of women who are victims of family violence. Barriers to attending the programmes were identified, such as time constraints and concerns about sharing personal information in a group setting. This report emphasises the importance of an interagency collaborative approach to link women with resources so they may be protected from violence. Meeting the needs of women, cultural responsiveness, accessibility, suitable staff, and adequate funding were identified as components of an effective programme for protecting victims of family violence. Recommendations include strategies designed specifically for Maori victims, incorporating tikanga Māori principles and protocols.
0478201532
LAW
ABUSED WOMEN
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT 1995
EVALUATION
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
PROGRAMMES
PROTECTION ORDERS
RESEARCH
PREVENTION
NEW ZEALAND
362.8292 WOM