annotated bibliography of new zealand research into family violence

Jordan, J. (2005). What would MacGyver do? The meaning(s) of resistance and survival. ViolenceAgainst Women, 11(4), 531-559.See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/13111.pubTopic Areas: Sexual assault/rape, Women, Victims/survivors, Gender, Prevention/intervention/treatmentAbstract: This article draws on interviews with victims of New Zealand serial rapist,Malcolm Rewa, conducted for the author’s doctoral thesis. The author looks at thecontradictory messages women have historically been given: Physical resistance is necessaryto prove rape occurred, but also resistance can aggravate the violence. The author detailswomen’s physical and mental rape survival strategies and connects the women’s accountswith current understandings about rape prevention, self-defence and surviving rape. Theconcepts of resistance and survival are discussed as they relate to feminist theoretical debatesabout victimisation, women’s agency, and resistance to power. The author concludes that rapeis a physically and mentally violent act, and so women’s resistance of the mind and spiritneed to be recognised as much as their physical resistance.Jost, A. (2004). Preventing violence against children in families with mental health problems. TeAwatea Review, 2(1), 13-16.See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/13058.pubTopic Areas: Child abuse and neglect, Families, Children, Mental health, Drug and alcoholabuse, Pregnancy, Prevention/intervention/treatmentAbstract: This article explores some of the concerns relating to families with mental healthproblems and focuses on the prevention of violence within such families. The author looks atchildren who suffer from Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) or Foetal Alcohol Effects, anddescribes these outcomes as in-utero violence. The characteristics and effects of FAS, andinterventions used are discussed, with particular reference to the issues that contribute tofamily violence. Early interventions and strengths-based approaches are recommended forthose families who have both parental and child mental health problems. These interventionsare predominantly designed to help prevent the factors that may lead to family violence. Therecommended characteristics of interventions for school-aged children are also highlighted.Julich (nee Dawson), S. J. (2001). Breaking the silence: Restorative justice and child sexual abuse.Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand.See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/13361.pubTopic Areas: Child abuse and neglect, Sexual abuse, Children, Victims/survivors, Justice,Restorative justice, Legislation, Gender, Policy, Demographics/statisticsAbstract: This research investigated the relationship between justice and child sexual abusefrom the perspective of adult survivors. Utilising participant observation, unstructuredinterviews, and focus groups within a feminist framework, 21 adult survivors of child sexualabuse (18 women and 3 men) were consulted to identify issues that were problematic forthem. In addition, 2 jurors, 1 judge and 2 counsellors were interviewed. The research findingsindicate that child sexual abuse has been shrouded by a conspiracy of silence, caused partlyby deeply entrenched structures within society. These forces combined with the complexity ofrecovery, including the possible impacts of Stockholm Syndrome, and the perceived inabilityof the criminal justice system to meet their needs, have appeared to silence many survivors of93