The New Zealand Psychological Society's Child Protection Letter

This article presents a brief commentary on intersectionality and social work with a particular focus on Aotearoa, New Zealand. It begins with an examination of the genealogy of intersectionality through an acknowledgement that the concept has a longer lineage than the name. This foray into genealogy underscores the point that meticulous citational practice is a key component of good intersectional practice. Definitional challenges are briefly addressed, and the idea that theory and praxis are intimately connected is explored. Following this intersectionality is discussed in the context of ‘mana wāhine’ and recent developments in intersectionality in Aotearoa New Zealand. Finally, there is a discussion of why intersectionality is needed in social work with examples drawn from reflective practice and child protection in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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The New Zealand doctor's role in child sexual abuse intervention: A legal analysis

10.26686/wgtn.17006767.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

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Elizabeth Dieckermann

Keyword(s):

Sexual Abuse ◽

New Zealand ◽

Child Sexual Abuse ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Child Protection ◽

Adult Survivors ◽

White Paper ◽

Vulnerable Children ◽

Legal Provisions ◽

Healthcare Needs

<p>This paper examines the New Zealand health professional’s role (with an emphasis on doctors) in several aspects of child sexual abuse intervention and treatment. Both current and proposed legal provisions are considered. After an explanation of their important role in this area, the current child protection framework insofar as it is relevant to health professionals is outlined. This is followed by an analysis of changes proposed in the Government’s White Paper for Vulnerable Children and Vulnerable Children Bill which will affect the landscape in which health professionals work. While there are benefits to proposed measures, some raise privacy and ethical concerns, or are inadequate to address the problem. The paper then addresses the legal requirements around the undertaking of medical examinations following a sexual abuse allegation, observing that the legislation raises questions around issues of consent, and making some suggestions for amendment. Finally, the general healthcare needs of adult survivors of abuse are considered.</p>

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The child protection offender register: An analysis of the proposed New Zealand child sex offender register

10.26686/wgtn.17012006 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

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Rebecca Eaton

Keyword(s):

New Zealand ◽

Sex Offenders ◽

Child Protection ◽

Sex Offender ◽

Freedom Of Expression ◽

Current Management ◽

Sex Offender Registry ◽

Management Measures ◽

A Current ◽

Current Proposal

<p>Sex offender registries are prominent and controversial methods of managing sex offenders once released into the community. The purposes and form of these registers vary between jurisdictions. A current proposal has been made for the development and implementation of such a register in New Zealand which would focus on child sex offenders specifically. In determining whether this intervention would be justified and serve a practical purpose, this paper looks at the risk posed by child sex offenders and the current measures in place to manage this risk. This paper finds that the proposed child sex offender register will enhance the current management measures and information sharing arrangements regarding child sex offenders. Various rights and interests are affected by the implementation of a sex offender registry; the inherent tension being between freedom of expression and privacy. This paper looks at whether the current proposal achieves an appropriate balance between these rights. Whilst an appropriate balance is achieved by the register itself, this balance will have to be more carefully considered in the development of the proposed disclosure scheme.</p>

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Editorial: The social work voice – doxa and dissent in neoliberal times

Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work ◽

10.11157/anzswj-vol28iss2id218 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Emily Keddell ◽

Deb Stanfield ◽

Ian Hyslop

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

New Zealand ◽

Child Protection ◽

The State ◽

Special Issue ◽

Aotearoa New Zealand ◽

The Social ◽

The Family ◽

Critical Responses

Welcome to this special issue of Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work. The theme for this edition is Child protection, the family and the state: critical responses in neoliberal times.

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Safe from Harm: Development of Online Child Protection Training for Scouts New Zealand

EDEN Conference Proceedings ◽

10.38069/edenconf-2021-ac0037 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 384-391

Author(s):

Elizabeth Asbury ◽

Emma Addington ◽

George Orsborn ◽

John Williams

Keyword(s):

Child Abuse ◽

New Zealand ◽

Young People ◽

Youth Development ◽

Child Protection ◽

Child Death ◽

Child Abuse And Neglect ◽

Youth Protection ◽

Abuse And Neglect

Introduction: SCOUTS New Zealand place paramount importance on keeping young people safe from harm. New Zealand (NZ) has one of the highest rates of child abuse and child death by maltreatment in the developed world. SCOUTS NZ engage with 14,500 children and young people, supported by 4,500 adult volunteers in 340 locations across New Zealand. SCOUTS wanted to inform and educate all their members about the importance of child protection (CP), while managing the challenges of a geographically disparate population through online learning.Method: “Introduction to Child and Youth Protection” module was created collaboratively with SCOUTS NZ and online educators at Whitireia NZ. The aim was to provide an accessible, evidence based, self-paced online module illustrating the realities of child abuse and neglect in NZ, while enabling the participants to understand the role of SCOUTS NZ in child and youth protection. The module was developed using “Articulate Storyline”, peer reviewed by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) working in Youth Development and Social Work, and evaluated using the Kirkpatrick framework.Results: 1102 SCOUTS leaders and volunteers have completed the CP module and evaluation to date. Significant improvements in the learning outcomes “Understanding the realities of child abuse and neglect in NZ” (5.32 ± 1.35 vs. 6.26 ± 0.79, p 0.001), “Understanding the importance of child and youth protection in NZ” (5.99 ± 1.13 vs. 6.51 ± 0.71, p 0.001) and “Understanding the role of SCOUTS in child protection” (5.74 ± 1.22 vs. 6.46 ± 0.79, p 0.001) were found on completion of the module. Participants found the module engaging (95%), useful (97%), applicable (99%) and relevant to their role (99%).Conclusion: By using tailored, appropriate content, emotive topics can be addressed through online learning, as this successful collaboration has demonstrated.

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