annotated bibliography of new zealand research into family violence

Same-sex partner abuse, Physical abuse, Psychological/emotional abuse, Sexual abuse,Sexual assault/rape, Homicide, Child homicide, Suicide/self-harm, Families, Women,Children, Adolescents, Young persons, Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender people,Perpetrators/offenders, Victims/survivors, Children as victims, Children as witnesses,Violence against men, Maori, Pakeha, Pacific peoples, Justice, Restorative justice, Protectionorders, Care and protection, Discipline/punishment, Legislation, Cultural factors, Gender,Health, Mental health, Drug and alcohol abuse, Policy, Religion/spirituality, Communities,Education, Media violence, Social servicesAbstract: This report is the outcome of a project to increase knowledge of family violenceresearch in Aotearoa New Zealand. The first part of the report contains an annotatedbibliography of existing New Zealand research in the field of family violence. It also providesa reliable stock-take of existing research findings on family violence. A second aim of thereport was to produce an agenda of priorities for future research into the elimination of familyviolence.Fancourt, R. (1997). Neglect and psychological abuse in childhood. Wellington, New Zealand:Unpublished report for the Family Violence Advisory Committee.See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/13297.pubTopic Areas: Psychological/emotional abuse, Neglect, Families, Children, Children aswitnesses, Cultural factors, Prevention/intervention/treatment, Intersectoral collaborationAbstract: This report explores the psychological abuse and neglect of children. The authorcontends that not enough attention and resources are directed to these forms of abuse,especially considering the impact this maltreatment has on a child’s health, mental health,development and behaviour. Neglect and psychological abuse are often accepted as the normin the family or culture the child grows up in. The author suggests these forms of abuse arefrequently overlooked by professionals, and recommends assessing for neglect andpsychological maltreatment when investigating sexual and physical abuse. A clear definitionof neglect and psychological abuse is required so that practitioners have a baseline againstwhich to measure children’s expected developmental milestones. The author identifies severalrisk factors for neglect and psychological abuse, including poverty and parental problems, andthe witnessing of psychological violence. Recommendations include greater interdisciplinarycoordination to ensure accurate assessments to inform intervention plans, and a multi-sectorapproach for the sharing of resources and effective prevention and intervention modalities.Furthermore, the author urges for more research to be conducted in New Zealand surroundingthe neglect and psychological abuse of children.Fanslow, J. (2004). Responding to partner abuse: Understanding its consequences, and recognising theglobal and historical context. The New Zealand Medical Journal, 117(1202). RetrievedDecember 5, 2005, from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal/abstract.php?id=1074See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/12777.pubTopic Areas: Intimate partner abuse, Women, Mental health, Prevention/intervention/treatmentAbstract: This article is written in response to Dr Felicity Goodyear-Smith’s article"Recognising and Responding to Partner Abuse: Challenging the Key Facts". The authorargues that Goodyear-Smith’s views on strategies for the identification and response tointimate partner abuse may misrepresent research findings in this area, potentially affectinghow this issue is addressed. The author discusses the pervasive physical and mental healthconsequences experienced by victims of intimate partner abuse. She posits that Goodyear-57