annotated bibliography of new zealand research into family violence

Butterworths Family Law Journal, 4(3), 57-66.See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/13011.pubTopic Areas: Child abuse and neglect, Sexual abuse, Children, Children as victims, JusticeAbstract: This article critically analyses parental alienation syndrome and child sexual abuseaccommodation syndrome. The author argues that, since its inception, parental alienationsyndrome has been met with both scepticism and criticism. The criticism is substantiated bystudies that have shown that, whilst high-conflict divorces can involve much negativedescription and animosity towards the other parent, children rarely ever become detachedfrom parents solely based on this. The author also points out that the American PsychologyAssociation’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has not yet incorporatedthis syndrome; therefore it has little support among psychologists. Child sexual abuseaccommodation syndrome has also been criticised from many angles, most strongly for itsassumptions that the child will not be believed by those around them, and also for its generalsymptoms, many of which are signs of abuse anyway.Freeman, F. (2002). Discussion paper on protection orders. Auckland, New Zealand: North ShoreCity Council.See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/13247.pubTopic Areas: Perpetrators/offenders, Victims/survivors, Justice, Protection orders, Socialservices, Prevention/intervention/treatment, Intersectoral collaborationAbstract: This paper is centred on a discussion of protection orders on the North Shore,Auckland, New Zealand. Interviews were undertaken with 31 government and nongovernmentagencies to identify issues relating to protection orders. A number of key issueswere discussed by participants, including that there was no ‘obvious point of contact’ in theNorth Shore where victims of domestic violence can go to get help or information.Discussions also highlighted a need for: better education and support for both perpetratorsand victims of domestic violence; better explanations to be given to both parties on the termsof the protection order; children to be re-settled quickly so as to not re-victimise them; betteradvocacy for victims that would work alongside lawyers, reducing legal costs in the process;and lastly, better communication between agencies involved. This paper does not offerrecommendations as its purpose is to foster discussion.Frost, A. R. (2000). New connections: The engagement in group therapy of incarcerated men whohave sexually offended against children. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University ofCanterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/13046.pubTopic Areas: Child abuse and neglect, Sexual abuse, Perpetrators/offenders, Children asvictims, Justice, Cultural factors, Prevention/intervention/treatment, Cultural practiceAbstract: This aim of this study was to identify factors contributing to the engagement ofmen involved in a prototypical prison-based group treatment programme. A grounded theorymethodology was used to explore the experience of clients undergoing one particularcomponent of the programme: the offence-disclosure module. Data collection focused on akey session within this module, during which each client presents his pattern of offending togroup members. Using an articulated thoughts technique in conjunction with material videorecordedfrom the session, research participants were requested to report in detail on theirexperiences during episodes of high personal salience.68