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annotated bibliography of new zealand research into family violence

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Taylor, N. J. (1998). Guardianship, custody and access or parental responsibility, residence andcontact: Family law legislation in New Zealand and Australia. In Children’s Issues Centre(Ed.), (n.d.), Divorce and Separation Collection. Dunedin, New Zealand: University <strong>of</strong>Otago, Children’s Issues Centre.See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/13230.pubTopic Areas: Families, Children, Justice, Care and protection, Care and contact, LegislationAbstract: This occasional paper discusses historical and social contexts within the FamilyCourt, and explores the legal decision making process in both New Zealand and Australia.This <strong>research</strong> serves to contextualise <strong>family</strong> <strong>violence</strong> as a component <strong>of</strong> the <strong>family</strong> courtenvironment. The article contains a small section on the Children, Young Persons and TheirFamilies Act (1989), which places <strong>family</strong> <strong>violence</strong> in the context <strong>of</strong> divorce and separationcourt proceedings.Te Puni Kokiri, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Maori Development. (2000). The Children, Young Persons and TheirFamilies Agency service delivery to Maori: Provider interviews. Wellington, New Zealand:Author. Retrieved December 19, 2005, from http://www.tpk.govt.nz/publications/docs/revCYPFAint00.docSee: www.nzfvc.org.nz/12805.pubTopic Areas: Maori, Care and protection, Policy, Communities, Social servicesAbstract: The aim <strong>of</strong> this <strong>research</strong> was to examine Maori service providers’ views on thecontracting process and service delivery by the Children, Young Persons and Their FamiliesAgency (CYPFA), currently known as the Department <strong>of</strong> Child, Youth and Family Services.Thirty-nine Maori social service providers funded by the CYPFA were interviewed betweenApril and May 1999. The study investigated participant responses to factors such as theCYPFA’s commitment to the Treaty <strong>of</strong> Waitangi, relationships between the CYPFA andcontracted service providers, adequacy <strong>of</strong> funding, and the CYPFA’s contribution to the longtermdevelopment <strong>of</strong> Maori. Lack <strong>of</strong> funding and resources from the CYPFA to serviceproviders was identified as a significant barrier to improving outcomes for Maori clients.Some providers also questioned the CYPFA’s commitment to the Treaty <strong>of</strong> Waitangi.Overall, a greater commitment by the CYPFA is needed to develop and improve Maoriservice providers contracted by the CYPFA.Te Puni Kokiri, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Maori Development. (2000). Review <strong>of</strong> the contracting functions <strong>of</strong> theDepartment <strong>of</strong> Child, Youth and Family Services. Wellington, New Zealand: Author.Retrieved October 26, 2005, from http://www.tpk.govt.nz/publications/docs/revCYPFA00.docSee: www.nzfvc.org.nz/12934.pubTopic Areas: Child abuse and neglect, Children, Maori, Care and protection, Care andcontact, Legislation, Social servicesAbstract: This Te Puni Kokiri review evaluates the responsiveness to Maori needs, rights andinterests <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Child, Youth and Family Services’ (CYFS) <strong>new</strong> contractingprocess. A set <strong>of</strong> expectations were designed by Te Puni Kokiri as the foundation for theevaluation. Information was gathered from a variety <strong>of</strong> sources, including interviews withCYFS employees, non-Maori social service providers and Iwi/Maori social service providers.Findings from the interviews with social service providers identify some key factors173

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