TY  - SER
AU  - Johnson, Russell
TI  - The evolution of family violence criminal courts in New Zealand
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Nelson
PB  - [Office of the Chief District Court Judge]
KW  - FVC
KW  - COURTS
KW  - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
KW  - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
KW  - FAMILY COURT
KW  - FAMILY VIOLENCE COURTS
KW  - INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
KW  - JUSTICE
KW  - POLICE
KW  - FAMILY VIOLENCE
KW  - NEW ZEALAND
N1  - Paper presented at the Police Executive Conference, Nelson, New Zealand, 8 November 2005; nz
N2  - This conference paper discusses how the justice system's response to family violence has evolved, with specific reference to the courts. A brief discussion provides some statistics on the incidence of domestic violence in New Zealand. The response of community agencies is also briefly traversed. The change from an adversarial to a more proactive approach in the courts is examined. The problem-solving court as a proactive strategy is explored, and the processes of the Manukau and Waitakere Family Violence Courts are given as examples. Evidence and police investigation methods are also explored. The paper concludes that both Police and court processes that meet the needs of families, and are prompt in doing so, are essential to an effective response to domestic violence
UR  - http://www.police.govt.nz/events_files/2005/ngakia-kia-puawai/johnson-on-evolution-of-family-violence-courts-in-nz.pdf
ER  -