annotated bibliography of new zealand research into family violence

Millichamp, J., Martin, J., & Langley, J. (2006). On the receiving end: Young adults describe theirparents’ use of physical punishment and other disciplinary measures during childhood. TheNew Zealand Medical Journal, 119(1228). Retrieved February 9, 2006, fromhttp://www.nzma.org.nz/journal/abstract.php?id=1818See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/13048.pubTopic Areas: Families, Children, Young persons, Children as victims, Discipline/punishment, Gender, Demographics/statisticsAbstract: This study investigated the prevalence, nature, and context of physical punishmentand other forms of parental discipline, as reported by study members of the DunedinMultidisciplinary Health and Development Study. Interviews were conducted with 962 adults,aged 26 years, about their experiences of discipline in childhood. Variables relating to theperson administering the punishment were also investigated. The findings show that while80% of the study participants were exposed to physical punishment at some time duringchildhood, prevalence was highest for primary school years. Punisher-related reports showedthat mothers were significantly more likely to use non-physical types of punishment, whereasfathers were significantly more likely to use extreme physical punishment. The use ofpunishment by parents appears to be influenced by many contextual factors, including gender,age, parent and family characteristics, and environmental conditions. It is suggested that thefindings of the study could help in the development of effective and positive parentingstrategies, and that they could be of benefit in efforts aimed at prevention and earlyintervention for at-risk groups.Milroy, S. (1996). Maori women and domestic violence: The methodology of research and the Maoriperspective. Waikato Law Review, 4(1), 58-76. Retrieved February 8, 2006, fromhttp://www.waikato.ac.nz/law/wlr/special_1996/2_milroy.htmlSee: www.nzfvc.org.nz/13041.pubTopic Areas: Intimate partner abuse, Women, Maori, Justice, Cultural factors, Gender,Cultural practiceAbstract: As part of a project on legal representation of women survivors of domesticviolence, this article outlines the research methodology used for interviews with Maoriwomen participants. The approach and methodology used in the research were based onfeminist theories of methodology. The application of such theories is critically discussed inrelation to research involving Maori participants. It is argued that had the research beendesigned from a Maori perspective, more of the issues of critical concern to Maori wouldhave been explored. To put these issues into context, the article discusses traditional Maoriperspectives on domestic violence, and the effects of colonisation on Maori in terms of theimposition of a foreign legal system.Ministry of Justice. (2002). Protecting our innocence: New Zealand’s national plan of action againstthe commercial sexual exploitation of children. Wellington, New Zealand: Author. RetrievedDecember 15, 2005, from http://www.justice.govt.nz/pubs/reports/2002/protect-innocence/index.htmlSee: www.nzfvc.org.nz/12802.pubTopic Areas: Child abuse and neglect, Sexual abuse, Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgenderpeople, Children as victims, Justice, Legislation, Policy, Social services, Prevention/intervention/treatment, Intersectoral collaborationAbstract: This report presents information on New Zealand’s response to the commercial122