He Rārangi Wā
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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1981 National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges established
National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges established (Women's Refuge, 2015)
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)
1980 Pilot projects to trial child protection teams in Dunedin and Hamilton
Pilot projects to trial child protection teams in Dunedin and Hamilton
1980 New Zealand Committee for Children established
New Zealand Committee for Children (c1980-1987) founded
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1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) adopted by UN General Assembly
1979 First national gathering on child abuse held in Dunedin
First national gathering on child abuse held in Dunedin
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1979 First national gathering of Women’s Refuges
First national gathering of Women’s Refuges