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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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1980s
Government
1984 DSW establishes funding for rape and sexual abuse services

Department of Social Welfare established funding for rape and sexual abuse services

Pasifika/Pacific
1980s
Community
1984 Pacific Island Women’s Project established, focusing on rape and sexual abuse of Pacific Island women

Pacific Island Women’s Project established, focusing on rape and sexual abuse of Pacific Island women

Children and young people
Legislation
1980s
Government
1984 Review of the Children and young person's legislation: public discussion document published

Review of the Children and young person's legislation: public discussion document (Manchester. Departmet of Social Welfare, 1984) published

Children and young people
1980s
Community
1983 Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) NZ founded.

Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) NZ founded. Became Jigsaw in 2006.

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1980s
Research
1983 A Socio-economic Assessment of Women’s Refuges (Synergy Applied Research 1983) published

A Socio-economic Assessment of Women’s Refuges (Synergy. NCIWR, 1983) published

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1980s
Government
1983 Department of Social Welfare established Women’s Refuge funding programme

Department of Social Welfare provides some funding for Women’s Refuges (see Garlick, 2012, p.107)

Children and young people
Māori
1980s
Government
1983 Maatua Whangai programme established

Maatua Whangai programme (see Garlick, 2012 p.103) established

Legislation
1980s
Government
1982 Domestic Protection Act 1982 passed. Repealed by Domestic Violence Act 1995

Domestic Protection Act 1982 passed. Repealed by Domestic Violence Act 1995

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1980s
Community
1982 For Men Support begins in West Auckland

For Men Support begins in West Auckland. First group working with men who use violence

Children and young people
1980s
Community
1982 First national symposium on child abuse prevention, held in Palmerston North

First National Symposium on Child Abuse Prevention (Abbott. Mental Health Foundation, 1983) held in Palmerston North

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