000			01997nab a2200277Ia 4500
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008			110331s2006 eng
040			_aWSS _dAFV
245			_aSubmission to the United Nations Secretary General's Study on violence against children
260			_c[ca. 2006?]
300			_a10:00 p.m.
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500			_aOriginal URL: http://www.acya.org.nz/site_resources/library/Documents/Other_Resources/Submission_to_the_United_Nations_Secretary_General_in_rtf.rtf
520			_aThis submission was prepared by UNICEF NZ in consultation with other non-governmental organisations that have an interest in family violence prevention. The submission draws attention to areas considered critical if violence is to be reduced, citing the New Zealand and international literature. The submission outlines the impact of violence and neglect on early brain development. It then links a series of adverse factors to violence against children: partner violence, poverty, substance abuse, early and risky sexual behaviour, and physical punishment of children. Societal factors such as a history of colonisation and social acceptance of violence are discussed. The report then outlines a response involving changing attitudes, having a co-ordinated child protection system, prevention and rehabilitation services, and effective policy development and implementation. Recommendations are provided in relation to each topic discussed. The submission concludes that violence will be reduced only when society fully values children and makes the wellbeing of children and families a policy priority.
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610			_92390 _aUNICEF New Zealand
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCHILDREN AS VICTIMS _9129
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCHILDREN _9127
650	2	7	_2FVC _aPOLICY _9447
651		4	_aNEW ZEALAND _92588
650	2	7	_9103 _aCHILD ABUSE _2FVC
710	2		_aUNICEF New Zealand _92390
856	4		_uhttp://bit.ly/cj9LuF
942			_2ddc _cBRIEFING
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