These sessions will cover topics of sexual violence and family violence that may be difficult or distressing - please take care.
Evidence to Practice Sessions are a series of conversations that bridge the gap between research and practical application. Each session features a concise 15-minute presentation on the latest research, followed by a 30-minute discussion on the practical implications of the work, led by a Te Puna Aonui practice lead.
Following the presentation and discussion, this format allows for Q&A which ensures that the sessions are not only informative but also highly relevant to real-world practice.
The next session will be held on the 30th of October at 12pm and will cover a recent review of Family Violence Death Review Committee (FVDRC) data relating to stalking was undertaken to help inform the design of the proposed new stalking legislation. The subsequent report provides compound narratives of stalking as captured within family violence homicide data, from the review of intimate partner violence (IPV) and child abuse and neglect (CAN) homicides reviewed between January 2020 and June 2024. Key themes are presented, including some reflective questions for those in the practice setting.
Kiri is the Principal Advisor for Family Violence Death Review at Te Tāhū Hauora | Health Quality & Safety Commission. She supports the family violence subject matter experts by leading in-depth reviews of death events, coordinating their programme of work, and leading the socialisation and uptake of recommendations that have been produced.
Nicola worked as a social work practitioner and academic for nearly 50 years before her retirement from the University of Otago at the end of 2022. She now works as an independent contractor providing supervision training and consultation.
Register through our LinkedIn here(external link), or keep an eye out after the event for the recording.
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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.
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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.
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