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Understanding the impact of the Family Violence Interagency Response System (FVIARS) on Women’s Refuge clients: an exploratory study Prepared for The National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges, Inc. by Kiatiaki Research and Evaluation Ltd

By: Kaitiaki Research and Evaluation Ltd.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: [Wellington, N.Z.]: National Collective of Women's Refuges, 2012Description: electronic document (21 p.); PDF file.Subject(s): New Zealand Police | Ngā Pirihimana o Aotearoa | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges Inc | CHILD ABUSE | EVALUATION | FVIARS | INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION | INTERVENTION | INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE | POLICE PROCEDURES | NEW ZEALANDOnline resources: Click here to access online Summary: The National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges have released new research into the impact of the Family Violence Interagency Response System (FVIARS) on Women’s Refuge clients. The research is based on focus groups with Women's Refuge clients and interviews with Women's Refuge staff in 2006 and 2011. Negative perceptions and experiences of staff include: •Compromised ability to empower victims of family violence •Compromised ability to advocate for women •Refuges perceived to collude with government agencies Positive outcomes identified by staff include: •Closer working relationships between Refuges and key stakeholders •Improved communication and information sharing between key stakeholders •Building trust and respect between key stakeholders Focus groups with Women's Refuge clients were broadened to ask about the impact of state intervention on women following a family violence notification. Negative outcomes identified include: •Lack of control throughout the process •Child, Youth and Family involvement •Unexpected events after seeking help •Breaches of confidentiality by state agencies •Multiple agency involvement Positive outcomes include: •Police support •Support from Family Safety Team It concludes with critical success factors and recommendations.
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The National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges have released new research into the impact of the Family Violence Interagency Response System (FVIARS) on Women’s Refuge clients. The research is based on focus groups with Women's Refuge clients and interviews with Women's Refuge staff in 2006 and 2011. Negative perceptions and experiences of staff include:

•Compromised ability to empower victims of family violence
•Compromised ability to advocate for women
•Refuges perceived to collude with government agencies
Positive outcomes identified by staff include:

•Closer working relationships between Refuges and key stakeholders
•Improved communication and information sharing between key stakeholders
•Building trust and respect between key stakeholders
Focus groups with Women's Refuge clients were broadened to ask about the impact of state intervention on women following a family violence notification. Negative outcomes identified include:

•Lack of control throughout the process
•Child, Youth and Family involvement
•Unexpected events after seeking help
•Breaches of confidentiality by state agencies
•Multiple agency involvement
Positive outcomes include:

•Police support
•Support from Family Safety Team
It concludes with critical success factors and recommendations.