annotated bibliography of new zealand research into family violence

Topic Areas: Child abuse and neglect, Child homicide, Children as victims, Maori, Culturalfactors, Media violenceAbstract: The aim of this article is to highlight the propensity of the media to report ondomestic violence cases that involve Maori families. The author uses a case study of a childnamed Hine that died as a result of familial abuse to illustrate how the media made parallelsof the family’s situation with the film Once Were Warriors. The article examines how themedia contributes to public perceptions of child abuse as a ‘Maori problem’.Kelly, P., & Hayes, I. (2004). Infantile subdural haematoma in Auckland, New Zealand: 1988-1998.The New Zealand Medical Journal, 117(1201). Retrieved December 9, 2005, fromhttp://www.nzma.org.nz/journal/abstract.php?id=1047See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/12773.pubTopic Areas: Child abuse and neglect, Physical abuse, Children, Health, Disability,Demographics/statisticsAbstract: This article aims to further identify features which may assist medical staff to makea distinction between accidental and non-accidental injury. The authors highlight that inAuckland, a major cause of death and disability in children under 2 years of age presenting athospital, is subdural haemorrhage (SDH), or ‘shaken baby syndrome’. Certain characteristicsaid workers to identify that child abuse is the major cause for these non-accidental traumas.This research employed a retrospective analysis of the medical records of children admitted toAuckland or Starship hospitals with SDH or retinal haemorrhage. Sixty-four cases of SDHwere identified, of which 41 were from non-accidental injury. The remaining 23 cases wereaccidental. Mortality rates were far higher in the non-accidental group, and there werecomparatively more Maori children in the non-accidental injury group. The article provides adiscussion of mechanisms (alleged) of injury, clinical presentations, ethnicity, radiologicalfindings, and outcomes for the children. Limitations are discussed, and the author suggestsareas for future research.Kempe Children’s Center. (1998). World perspectives on child abuse: The third internationalresource book. Denver, USA: University of Colorado, School of Medicine.See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/12260.pubTopic Areas: Child abuse and neglect, Demographics/statisticsAbstract: This report presents international data on child abuse and neglect from 37countries. New Zealand is included in the list of respondent countries. Information is collatedabout the extent of child abuse, intervention strategies utilised by differing countries, degreeof public awareness, and policy development targeting child abuse.Kern, C. (1999). Sticks and stones can break my bones and words can also harm me: Exploringparents’ understanding of self-esteem in their children aged three and younger. Unpublishedmaster’s thesis, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.See: www.nzfvc.org.nz/12166.pubTopic Areas: Child abuse and neglect, Psychological/emotional abuse, Families, Children,Discipline/punishmentAbstract: This research explores a small-scale sample of parents’ comprehension of selfesteemin their children (ages three and younger). Areas covered include characteristic96