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Timeline

We have compiled this timeline to document progress and setbacks on the journey towards the prevention and elimination of family violence and sexual violence in Aotearoa New Zealand. It highlights key milestones of national or international significance, key research with policy or practice implications and the seeding of new initiatives. For some population groups, events may be drawn from a wider range of sources. The timeline is a living resource. We make changes and updates regularly. We welcome feedback.
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2010s
Government
2018 Safe to talk launched

Safe to talk | He pai ki te kōrero national sexual harm helpline launched

Children and young people
2010s
Government
2018 Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children

Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children became the new name for child, youth and family services on 18 January 2018. Previously known as the Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki when the organisation replaced Child, Youth and Family on 1 April 2017

Children and young people
Ethnic communities
Legislation
2010s
Government
2018 Minors (Court Consent to Relationships) Legislation Act

Minors (Court Consent to Relationships) Legislation Act 2018 passed, requiring 16 and 17 year olds to apply to the Family Court for approval to marry or enter a civil union. Commenced 14 August 2018

Ethnic communities
Legislation
2010s
Government
2018 Family Violence (Amendments) Act

Family Violence (Amendments) Act 2018 passed. Part 1 (amendments to Bail Act 2000), Part 3 (amendments to Crimes Act 1961) and Part 5 (amendments to the Evidence Act 2006) in force on 3 December 2018. The parts in force on 3 December 2018 introduce the new offences of strangulation or suffocation, coerced marriage or civil union, and assault on family member, and prioritise victim safety in bail decisions and enable video evidence. Other parts of the act come into force on 1 July 2019

Legislation
2010s
Government
2018 Families Commission Repeal Act 2018
Māori
2010s
Community
2018 Stand by me: The story of Te Whakaruruhau Waikato Women's Refuge
Children and young people
2010s
Government
2018 Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions, terms of reference
Children and young people
2010s
Community
2018 Media breaks story that law interns sexually harassed, assaulted
Disabled people
Children and young people
Māori
2010s
Community
2018 Symposium on inquiry into abuse in state care held February 2018
Children and young people
Māori
2010s
Community
2018 Te Ira Tangata: Sexuality education programme for Kura Kaupapa Māori