Evidence to Practice Sessions

This discussion was about the recent review of Family Violence Death Review (FVDR) data relating to stalking. The review looked at stalking within the context of the intimate partner violence (IPV) and child abuse and neglect (CAN) homicides reviewed by the Committee between January 2020 and June 2024. The research presented in this session provides compound narratives of stalking, key themes from the evidence, and some reflective questions for people to use in practice settings.

Presentation by Principal Advisor Kiri Matiatos for family violence mortality review at Te Tāhū Hauora, discussion with Dr Nicola Atwool from the Family Violence Subject Matter Expert Group (formerly FVDRC) and Mary Beresford-Jones from Te Puna Aonui Business Unit.

This session discussed policy and practice insights from the recent HRC funded study ‘Atawhai’. This research aimed to make it easier to respond to family violence in primary care settings. Developed by providers, the ‘Atawhai Network’ builds trusted quality relationships between health care and family violence agencies to support safe responses to whānau and families. 

Presentation by Dr Claire Gear, Hazel Hape, Gabrielle Moss from Atawhai, and Adrienne Everest from Te Puna Aonui Business Unit.

This session was with Professor Michael Salter, who is the Director of Childlight University of NSW, the Australasian hub of Childlight. This work is part of the Global Child Safety Institute, which undertakes research for impact on child sexual abuse and exploitation. Professor Salter conducts national and international research on child sexual exploitation, gender-based violence and complex trauma.