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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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Children and young people
1970s
International
1979 International Year of the Child

International Year of the Child

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1970s
Government
1978 Report of the Royal Commission on the Courts published

Report of the Royal Commission on the Courts (Beattie. 1978) (see Watt, 2003, p.8) published

Children and young people
1970s
Community
1977 First Parentline groups established in Auckland and Hamilton

First Parentline groups established in Auckland and Hamilton

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1970s
Community
1977 11 new Women’s Refuges established

11 new Women’s Refuges established

Legislation
1970s
Government
1977 Contraception, Sterilization, and Abortion Act 1977

Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977 passed. Substantive amendments made by Abortion Legislation Act 2020

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1970s
Community
1976 Women’s Refuge opened in Dunedin

Women’s Refuge opened in Dunedin

Children and young people
1970s
Government
1976 Inter-departmental committee on child abuse formed

Inter-departmental committee on child abuse formed involving departments of Health, Social Welfare and Education established

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1970s
Community
1975 Rape Crisis established halfway house refuges in Auckland and Wellington

Halfway house refuges established by Rape Crisis in Auckland and Wellington

Children and young people
Legislation
1970s
Government
1974 Children and Young Persons Act 1974 passed

Children and Young Persons Act 1974 passed, replacing Child Welfare Act 1925. Repealed by Chilren, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1989

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1970s
Community
1974 First Rape Crisis group established in Auckland

First Rape Crisis group established in Auckland

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