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008			110331s1999 m eng
040			_aWSS _dAFV
082	0		_a362.8292 EMP
100			_aPerry, N. Christopher. R. _91900
245			_aAn empirical study of applications for protection orders made to the Christchurch Family Court _cPerry, N. Christopher. R.
246			_aDissertation in Family Law submitted to the School of Law, University of Canterbury for LAWS 685.
260			_c1999
300			_a160 p.
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500			_aDissertation in Family Law submitted to the School of Law, University of Canterbury for LAWS 685.
520			_aThis dissertation investigates the efficacy of the Domestic Violence Act (1995), the aim of which is to reduce and prevent violence in domestic relationships. The objectives of the research were twofold. The first objective was to conduct quantitative research to assess the impact of the Act in the Christchurch Family Court on applications for protection orders and the outcome of these applications. The second objective was to address areas of concern where research findings could help Family Court staff to address particular concerns they had regarding applications for protection orders. A sample of 208 applications for protection orders, made to the Christchurch Family Court between 1 January to 30 September 1997, were gathered for analysis. Data was collected from an examination of the affidavits filed by the applicants in support of an application for a protection order; notices and affidavits filed by respondents to defend the making of a final protection order; information sheets; judges' notes; and Court orders. The results of the study show that almost all applicants for protection orders were women and of European descent. Just over half (58.2%) had previously reported their respondent's domestic violence and/or harassment towards them to police on at least one occasion prior to making their application. In 62% of the cases the abuse had been occurring for years (mean of 4.5 years) and the analysis of the affidavits showed that the major grounds for applications were alleged psychological and physical abuse. Abuse also occurred in front of children (14.4% witnessed physical abuse and 28.1% witnessed psychological abuse). Children were also subjected to physical abuse (18%) and psychological abuse (14.4%). The majority of applicants for protection orders obtained a protection order. Where applicants who applied to have their proceedings withdrawn were compared with those who did not, there was a significant difference by type of application (on notice and without notice), and whether the respondent gave notice to defend the making of a protection order. The author provides a number of recommendations for improving domestic violence practice and concludes with some suggestions for further research.
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCHILDREN AT RISK _9131
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCHILDREN _9127
650	2	7	_2FVC _aDOMESTIC VIOLENCE _9203
650	2	7	_2FVC _aEMOTIONAL ABUSE _9222
650	2	7	_2FVC _aFAMILIES _9238
650	2	7	_2FVC _aINTERVENTION _9326
650	2	7	_2FVC _aJUSTICE _9333
650	2	7	_2FVC _aOFFENDERS _9413
650	2	7	_2FVC _aPHYSICAL ABUSE _9439
650	2	7	_2FVC _aPROTECTION ORDERS _9470
650	2	4	_aPSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE _9472
650	2	7	_9431 _aINTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE _2FVC
650	2	7	_9130 _aCHILD EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE _2FVC
650	2	7	_9458 _aPREVENTION _2FVC
650	2	4	_aSEXUAL VIOLENCE _9531
942			_2ddc _cTHESIS