annotated bibliography of new zealand research into family violence

See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/13061.pubTopic Areas: Intimate partner abuse, Child abuse and neglect, Physical abuse, Psychological/emotional abuse, Sexual abuse, Neglect, Families, Women, Children, Perpetrators/offenders,Children as witnesses, Justice, Protection orders, Care and protection, Care and contact,Legislation, Gender, Health, Mental health, Drug and alcohol abuse, Pregnancy, Prevention/intervention/treatment, Cultural practiceAbstract: This book explores research on issues concerning children’s rights and interests,family law and legislation, domestic violence, child abuse, and the impact on those who arevictims of physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Many of the chapters in this book addressissues relating to family violence.In chapter 2, "Family Mediation of Custody and Access Disputes", Fred Seymour and JanPryor explore custody and access issues, and discuss how domestic violence affects mediationdue to unequal power relations. Neville Robertson and Ruth Busch analyse domestic violencefrom a feminist perspective and various other issues in the chapter entitled "The Dynamics ofSpousal Violence: Paradigms and Priorities". In chapter 4 "Children: Hidden Victims ofViolence Against Women", Tania Pocock and Fiona Cram investigate the vulnerability andeffects of battered women on children. In Heather McDowell’s chapter, "Emotional ChildMaltreatment: Impact and Intervention", definitions of emotional child maltreatment areexplored, and the author utilises a New Zealand study to discover the indicators,characteristics, effects and adult outcomes of childhood emotional abuse. In chapter 6, "ChildSexual Abuse: A New Zealand Community Study", Eleanor Morris, Judy Martin and SarahRomans employ a research study to discover the impact of childhood sexual abuse on variousoutcomes in adulthood. In the chapter entitled "Listening to Children", M-E Pipe, K Salmonand G Priestley investigate the reliability and admissibility of children’s testimonies,especially in cases of physical or sexual abuse. In the final chapter, "Children’s Rights: HowWell Are They Protected by Legislation?", Gabrielle Maxwell examines the principles of theUnited Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) and its influence on NewZealand’s justice system.Pitama, D., Ririnui, G., & Mikaere, A. (2002). Guardianship, custody and access: Maori perspectivesand experiences. Wellington, New Zealand: Ministry of Justice. Retrieved November 24,2005, from http://www.justice.govt.nz/pubs/reports/2002/guardianship-custody-access-maori/guardianship-custody-access-maori.pdfSee: www.nzfvc.org.nz/13122.pubTopic Areas: Intimate partner abuse, Families, Children, Maori, Justice, Care and protection,Care and contact, Legislation, Cultural factors, Cultural practiceAbstract: This report presents a study, commissioned by the Ministry of Justice andDepartment for Courts, which aimed to provide information on Maori perspectives andexperiences of the Family Court services, in particular with regard to guardianship, custodyand access. The research was qualitative and employed a narrative approach. Severalinterviews were held with whanau who have been involved in Family Court guardianshipproceedings. Interviews were also conducted with legal counsel and social service providers.The methodology showed a commitment to Maori values, principals, language and culture.Those conducting the interviews were Maori, and the researchers attempted to ensure thatparticipants came from a diversity of whanau type. The study was conducted in two parts: apilot study and the main study. The report also includes a literature review of Maori conceptsof guardianship, custody and access. The report recommends that a number of key principlesbe investigated further in order to better recognise the Maori perspectives on guardianship,custody and access.147