annotated bibliography of new zealand research into family violence

discipline tactics, and public awareness campaigns on the effects of physical punishment onchildren.Smith, A. B., Taylor, N. J., & Gollop, M. M. (Eds.). (2000). Children’s voices: Research, policy andpractice. Auckland, New Zealand: Longman.See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/13195.pubTopic Areas: Child abuse and neglect, Families, Children, Justice, Care and protection, Careand contact, Legislation, Cultural factors, Policy, Communities, Social servicesAbstract: This book is dedicated to understanding the experiences and perspectives ofchildren, with the aim of improving the wellbeing of children in New Zealand. Along with theeditors, various other authors from differing occupational backgrounds contributed to thewriting of this book. These include Margaret Carr, Nicola Atwool, Pauline Trapp, MarkHenaghan, Anne Kerslake Hendricks, and Andrea Jamison. The authors completed qualitativeresearch, asking children about their experiences in relation to factors, such as being inwelfare care, parental separation, and involvement with the legal system. The editorsrecommend that the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) should betaken seriously, and this is a theme underpinning many of the chapters in this book. Adiscussion on ways to interview children effectively and respectfully is included, and theimpact of exposure to risk and trauma on children is also examined. The Christchurch CityCouncil is used as an example of how the government and communities can protect andenhance children’s development. In conclusion, the book argues that to successfully advocatefor the rights and wellbeing of children, future research and policies need to incorporatechildren’s perspectives.Smith, L. (2000). To see or not to see?: Psychological perspectives on custody and access issues withchildren and their parents who have been violent. Butterworths Family Law Journal, 3(7),161-169.See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/13103.pubTopic Areas: Intimate partner abuse, Child abuse and neglect, Families, Children, Childrenas witnesses, Justice, Care and contact, Legislation, Mental healthAbstract: This article examines issues of custody and access within the context of familyviolence. Legislation that provides the framework for custody decisions and the safety ofchildren, such as the Guardianship Act (1968), is discussed. The article reviews variousfactors pertaining to custody and access in situations where violence occurs in the family,such as the physical, social and emotional impact on children; advantages and disadvantagesof supervised access; the likelihood of further violence occurring; and whether remaining incontact with both parents poses any risk to the child. The author suggests those working in theFamily Court system must consider what is best for the child within the parameters of thelaw.Snelson, J. M. (2002). Protecting the powerless: An examination of the impact of ‘New Directions’ onthe reporting of, investigation and intervention into cases of potential child maltreatment.Unpublished manuscript, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/12123.pubTopic Areas: Child abuse and neglect, Psychological/emotional abuse, Children, Care andprotection, Legislation, Social services, Prevention/intervention/treatment168