000			02722nam a2200289Ia 4500
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005			20250625151248.0
008			110331s1999 eng
040			_aWSS _dAFV
100			_aPasese, Pepe _91871
245			_aPacific Island children's and primary caregivers perceptions of the child sexual abuse investigation and litigation processes _cPasese, Pepe
260			_aAuckland _bUniversity of Auckland _c1999
300			_aviii, 192 p.
365			_a00 _b0
500			_aThesis submitted as fulfilment of the requirement of the degree of Master of Psychology in the University of Auckland
520			_aThis thesis discusses basic concepts to explain how child sexual abuse is viewed from the Pacific Island cultural perspective. It also highlights the perceptions of children and their primary caregivers' disclosure of the investigation and litigation process for sexual abuse allegations, including, for example, their relationships with social workers, video units, the Police, medical examiners, the court, and counsellors. The methodology involved interviewing 12 children (aged 10 to 17 years old) and 15 primary caregivers regarding their experiences with the litigation process. Most children and caregivers stated that they were generally satisfied with initial interactions with professionals; however some aspects became problematic. These aspects included the need for more interagency collaboration; reduction in time delays; more information regarding the investigation process (including materials written in Pacific Island languages); more support for primary caregivers; and more access to the court preparation programmes. The interviews with the primary caregivers also note discussions regarding the lack of disclosure to family due to shame and/or keeping peace within the extended family, and caregivers also feeling wedged between supporting the child and keeping peace. The author provides recommendations for improvements within the litigation process, such as national data collection; time delay reductions; realistic time frames; efficient change-over coordination of professionals on the case; keeping the family informed of case progression; availability of information in Pacific Island languages; support person provisions for children; cultural awareness; and information on mediation and support services. Source: Author's absract
522			_anz
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCOURTS _9162
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCULTURAL ISSUES _9177
650	2	7	_aPACIFIC PEOPLES _93408
650	2	7	_aPASIFIKA _9419
650	2	7	_aTHESES _9606
651		4	_aNEW ZEALAND _92588
650	2	7	_9103 _aCHILD ABUSE _2FVC
650	2	7	_9121 _aCHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
942			_2ddc _cTHESIS
999			_c3278 _d3278