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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1973 First Women’s Refuge opened in Christchurch
First Women’s Refuge opened in Christchurch
1972 Department of Social Welfare (DSW) formed
Department of Social Welfare formed, bringing together the Social Security Department and the Child Welfare Division of the Education Department (see Garlick, 2012, p. 87-88)
1970 Child rearing patterns in New Zealand (Ritchie & Ritchie, 1970) published
Child rearing patterns in New Zealand (Ritchie & Ritchie, A.H. & A.W. Reed, 1970) published
1968 Guardianship Act 1968 passed
Guardianship Act 1968 passed. Repealed and replaced by the Care of Children Act 2004
1951: Te Rōpū Wāhine Māori Toko i te Ora Māori Women's Welfare League
1948 Child Welfare Division rof Education Department eplaces Child Welfare Branch
Child Welfare Division of Education Department replaces Child Welfare Branch (see Garlick, 2012, p. 59)
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