annotated bibliography of new zealand research into family violence

including the cognitions and behaviours of the abuser, and acknowledge that the abuser mustbe willing to change for any intervention to work.In chapter 1, "Working With Women Who Abuse", Glennis Dennehey and Morrigan Seversdiscuss the need for intervention strategies specifically designed for women who abuse, asthis group is often overlooked in the field of family violence.In chapter 2, "Working With Issues of Same-Sex Family Violence", Shona McLeodhighlights the differences between heterosexual and same-sex partner abuse, and suggests thatservices specifically for victims and perpetrators of same-sex violence are required.In chapter 3, "Working With Children Affected by Violence", Martin Kelly, Julia Andersonand Karen Dawson discuss the importance of building rapport with children who are victimsof family violence, in order to enhance their participation in intervention programmes.Supporting children and providing a child-friendly environment are also cited as importantfactors in the design of violence intervention strategies.In chapter 9, "Domestic Violence and Polynesian Families: Providing AppropriateInterventions", Susan Wurtzburg states that intervention programmes involving Pacific Islandclients must recognise this group of peoples’ unique cultural background and practices.McPhillips, K., Berman, S., Olo-Whaanga, E., & McCully, K. (2002). Preventing sexual violence: Avision for Auckland/Tamaki Makaurau. Auckland, New Zealand: Auckland Sexual AbuseHELP. Retrieved March 6, 2006, from http://www.asah.org.nz/helpresearch.htmSee: www.nzfvc.org.nz/13208.pubTopic Areas: Sexual abuse, Sexual assault/rape, Women, Children, Adolescents, Youngpersons, Older persons, Victims/survivors, Children as victims, Violence against men, Maori,Pacific peoples, Asian, Migrants, Refugees, Justice, Cultural factors, Gender, Drug andalcohol abuse, Disability, Prevention/intervention/treatment, Demographics/statisticsAbstract: This report is a thorough discussion of sexual violence in Auckland City. Itconsiders a wide range of victims, including children, adults, elderly, immigrants, refugees,prostitutes and disabled. The authors discuss international and local practice in the area ofsexual violence prevention, considering the needs of specific population groups, and currentprovisions for these groups. The report offers statistics, outlines vulnerability and risk factors,and ways to understand sexual violence. The authors recommend that improvements be madein the collection of data on sexual violence as current figures significantly under-represent thereality of the sexual violence. Other recommendations include raising awareness in culturallyappropriate ways, increasing funding towards prevention campaigns, and working with youngpeople to ensure they understand what is and is not acceptable behaviour.Medcalf, E. J. H. (1998). Managing the care of victims of sexual abuse: A New Zealand experience.New Zealand Journal of Counselling, 19(1), 43-53.See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/13040.pubTopic Areas: Sexual abuse, Victims/survivors, Health, Cultural practiceAbstract: This article explores issues arising in the management of care of sexual abusevictims. The Sensitive Claims Unit of the Accident Rehabilitation and CompensationInsurance Corporation (ACC) accepts claims for the psychological effects of sexual abuse,and manages the treatment programmes for victims. The author discusses the risks for ACCstaff working with sexual abuse victims, and suggests ‘vicarious traumatisation’ and burnoutare significant consequences. The article examines the influence of conflicting value systems120