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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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Children and young people
Māori
1980s
Community
1982 Te Kōhanga Reo movement established

Te Kōhanga Reo movement established

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1980s
Community
1981 National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges established

National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges established (Women's Refuge, 2015)

Legislation
1980s
Government
1981 Family Court Act 1980 passed
Children and young people
1980s
Government
1981 National Advisory Committee on the Prevention of Child Abuse

National Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse (NACPCA) established bringing together representatives from government and non-government agencies, including the Department of Social Welfare (see Garlick, 2012, p. 102)

Children and young people
1980s
Government
1980 Pilot projects to trial child protection teams in Dunedin and Hamilton

Pilot projects to trial child protection teams in Dunedin and Hamilton

Children and young people
1980s
Community
1980 New Zealand Committee for Children established
Children and young people
Legislation
1980s
Government
1980 Family Proceedings Act 1980 passed
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1970s
International
1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
Children and young people
1970s
Community
1979 First national gathering on child abuse held in Dunedin

First national gathering on child abuse held in Dunedin

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1970s
Community
1979 First national gathering of Women’s Refuges

First national gathering of Women’s Refuges