The evolution of family violence criminal courts in New Zealand Johnson, Russell
By: Johnson, Russell
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ArticlePublisher: Nelson [Office of the Chief District Court Judge] 2005Description: 22 p. ; computer file : PDF format (206 Kb).Subject(s): COURTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | FAMILY COURT | FAMILY VIOLENCE COURT | INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE | JUSTICE | POLICE | NEW ZEALAND | FAMILY VIOLENCEOnline resources: Click here to access online Summary: This conference paper discusses how the justice system's response to family violence has evolved, with specific reference to the courts. A brief discussion provides some statistics on the incidence of domestic violence in New Zealand. The response of community agencies is also briefly traversed. The change from an adversarial to a more proactive approach in the courts is examined. The problem-solving court as a proactive strategy is explored, and the processes of the Manukau and Waitakere Family Violence Courts are given as examples. Evidence and police investigation methods are also explored. The paper concludes that both Police and court processes that meet the needs of families, and are prompt in doing so, are essential to an effective response to domestic violence.
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Paper presented at the Police Executive Conference, Nelson, New Zealand, 8 November 2005
This conference paper discusses how the justice system's response to family violence has evolved, with specific reference to the courts. A brief discussion provides some statistics on the incidence of domestic violence in New Zealand. The response of community agencies is also briefly traversed. The change from an adversarial to a more proactive approach in the courts is examined. The problem-solving court as a proactive strategy is explored, and the processes of the Manukau and Waitakere Family Violence Courts are given as examples. Evidence and police investigation methods are also explored. The paper concludes that both Police and court processes that meet the needs of families, and are prompt in doing so, are essential to an effective response to domestic violence.
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