Other Community Resources

Age Concern provides a range of resources on elder abuse or neglect:

• It's All About Respect - Identifying and preventing elder abuse and neglect. A DVD training resource for those working with older people
• Why Respect? – Everyday New Zealanders speak - DVD
• Promoting the Rights and Well-being of Older People and Those Who Care for Them – A training resource kit on elder abuse and neglect – book and facilitator's training manual
• Elder Abuse and Neglect: A handbook for those working with older people – book
• Elder Abuse and Neglect InfoKit
• Planning Your Future With The Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 and Enduring Powers of Attorney –  booklet on protecting financial property
• Its Your Money – leaflet on elder financial abuse
• Be Alert to Financial Abuse  – leaflet on elder financial abuse
• Do you have an Enduring Power of Attorney? – leaflet on elder financial abuse
• Power to Care –  video or DVD on Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 and financial planning for older people
• Enduring Power of Attorney Training Kit – includes training resources, leaflets and workbook, DVD or video – cost involved

The resources can be ordered (some involve a cost) through the Age Concern website (click the link above) or from Age Concern National Office email national.office@ageconcern.org.nz

Last updated: July 2008
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• New Zealand's Child Discipline Law - What does it mean for your family? (English version) http://www.barnardos.org.nz/AboutUs/section59-parenting-pamphlet.pdf
• Te Ture Whakatotika Tamariki - He aha tona tikanga mo tou whanau? (Te Reo version) http://www.barnardos.org.nz/AboutUs/maori-parenting-pamphlet.pdf
• New Zealand’s Child Discipline Law Crimes (Substituted Section 59) Amendment Act 2007 - For Professionals who work alongside and support families
  http://www.barnardos.org.nz/AboutUs/child-discipline-law-booklet.pdf

• Child abuse and neglect
• Everyday families – parenting today for your family’s future (in English, Maori, Tongan, & Samoan)
• Keeping children safe from sexual abuse
• Neglect – its too important to ignore
• Who’s looking after the kids
• The 10 things that children need the most (in English, Maori, Tongan, & Samoan, also available as a poster)
• Family group conferences- victims information
• Family group conferences – care and protection 
• When your child is taken into care

• Too important to ignore- The effect of neglect on children and young people
• Positive parenting everyday (parenting without hitting)
• Nurturing the family (in English and Maori)
• Family Group Conferences Joanne’s Family (a Pakeha care and protection story)
• Family Group Conferences – Mihi’s whanau (a Maori care and protection story) 
• Family Group Conferences – Richard’s aiga (a Samoan care and protection story) 
• Family Group Conferences - Putting right the wrong (a victim’s perspective)

• A Guide to Applying for a Protection Order (Oct 2005) is a self help guide that provides  information on how to apply to the Family Court for a Protection Order to provide legal protection from family and domestic violence. 
  
• A Guide to Responding to a Protection Order (Dec 2005) is a self help guide to assist respondents determine what they can do about a protection order

• How can I tell? Information on recognising abuse and what to do if abuse is suspected (free book)
• Well Prepared! - a guide to developing child protection policy for organisations
• Safe Not Sorry – a guide to employing safe adults to work with children, and how to keep child abusers out of organisations involved with children. 
• Is that you Daddy?  - a book about child abuse from a police officer’s perspective
• Where’s My Teddy Bear? - in English and Maori (CD and book)

• Protecting Yourself From Domestic Violence - Denise's Story (1997) explains how to apply for and use a protection order under the Domestic Violence Act 1995 and how to access help from Women’s Refuge, the Police and a lawyer. The video follows the story of Denise, who is escaping a violent partner, and includes interviews with professionals working with domestic violence.  A workbook for facilitators accompanies the video.
• Your Call  - This video and workbook is for people who have had protection orders made against them under the Domestic Violence Act. The story informs respondents about the conditions of a protection order, their rights, types of domestic violence, implications of breaching a protection order, impact on children, and stopping violence programmes.
• “She'll be Sweet” – This training video and workbook shows the story of a NZ BBQ scene involving four men who use a range of behaviours to exercise power and control over their partners and children, with a focus on psychological abuse and coercive control.  
• Helping Our Children Heal: Child Sexual Abuse – This video provides practical advice for people caring for young children who have been sexually abused.  Parents talk about their feelings, their child’s behaviour, and where they got help. Interviews with a social worker, psychologist and a doctor are included.
• Judgment Day – This video shows the story of defendants appearing in the District Court on criminal charges. It is designed to help defendants (especially 18-30 year olds) understand the court process, know how to prepare for court, and what they can do to affect the outcome, and to assist in the training of those people working with defendants.  
• Awhi Whanau – Whakamarama tikanga ki nga koti  - This video follows the story of a Maori defendant through the court process and includes interviews with a community lawyer, a Duty Solicitor, a Maatua Whangai worker, a probation officer and a Maori community worker. It is designed for showing to Maori defendants or the people who work with them. 
• Victims Rights – This video follows two victims from the time of the initial incident through to the court process. The story provides information about victim’s rights, how the criminal justice system works, how they can have their say and who is available to assist them.

• Women’s Safety Plan (Women’s Refuge)
• Child’s Safety Plan (jigsaw)
• Family Violence Can Harm Your Child – Birth to 3 Yrs
• Mini Folders (to hold the 3 credit-card sized leaflets above)
• “Being sorry is not enough” poster
• “Don’t put up with it” poster
• Cue Cards
• Family Violence Intervention Programme Infosheet

• Applying for a Protection Order
• Legal Aid for Domestic Violence 
• Domestic Violence - free Protection Order support programmes 
• Information on Protection Orders 
• Domestic violence – information on Protection Orders and the Domestic Violence Act 1995 
• Responding to a Protection Order
• The Family Court
• Counselling
• Mediation conference
• Cultural reports in the Family Court
• Specialist reports in the Family Court
• Family Violence Courts
• Introduction to the Care of Children Act 2004
• Parenting through separation
• Parent’s guide to caring for children after separation – putting your children first
• Parenting Agreements
• Parenting Orders 
• Parenting Plans
• Guardianship
• Breaches of Parenting Orders
• Parenting Hearings Programme – the new process and role of lawyers
• Parenting Hearings Programme – what the new process means for your and your children
• Children’s guide to family separation – what happens to us when our parents break up?
• Teenagers guide to family separation – what happens to us when our parents break up?
• Children’s guide to the Family Court- how the Family Court works for you
• Teenagers guide to the Family Court- how the Family Court works for you
• Applying for a restraining order 
• Appearing in the Family Court
• Lawyer for the Child 
• Supervised Contact
• International child abduction
• Preventing children being removed from New Zealand
• Relationship Property

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• This isn’t Love, This is Control (free leaflet on violence and abuse in relationships)
• Pleased to Be Me (video on self-esteem and sexuality; $55)
• Feeling Special Feeling Safe (Kit for working with under 5 year olds; $100)

All prices are inclusive of GST and postage & handling within New Zealand. Prices for overseas orders will differ.
Free resources have P&H charge (only withing NZ). Resources can be ordered through the Family Planning website (click on the link above).

Last updated: November 2009

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• “Are you OK?” – booklet.
• It is ok to ask for help – a credit card size booklet that has information on family violence and where to get help, for victims or perpetrators of violence. 
• Take a Look – a booklet that contains information for men who use violence and focuses on a positive change.
• Protecting Our Children is Everyone’s Business – booklet.
• Take the Time...Value Older People – leaflet on how family violence affects elders
• Elder Abuse Poster – a poster with the message about treasuring our elders and their aiga carers.
• “Family Violence it’s Not OK” posters – these feature people and quotes from the television ads.
• “It’s not Ok” and “Are you Ok?” balloons - in black and white including the 0800 family violence line number.
• Campaign for Action on Family Violence fact sheet
• “It’s not OK” television advertisements – 45 second versions of the TV ads including the stories of Brian, Vic, George and Alfred. 
• Short film of community action to prevent family violence – this includes interviews with different people from around New Zealand talking about their local communities prevention activities.
• Guidelines for Reporting Family or Domestic Violence – these Guidelines have been developed to assist journalists and student reporters to accurately report family violence in New Zealand.  
• Media Manual – these guidelines for community agencies are designed to support and encourage agencies to make use of their local media to raise awareness about family violence. 
• Community Action ToolKit – this training manual provides a guide to developing a family violence prevention activity or project in your community, including ideas for community projects, tips on engaging different sectors, case studies, and success stories. The second part of the Kit includes 40 information sheets on a wide range of family violence related topics, including: 
• Alcohol and violence
• Family discipline
• Gender roles and expectations
• Listening to children and responding to disclosures of abuse
• Preventing child abuse
• Young people and relationship violence
• Parent abuse
• Victim blaming
• Auditing a relationship
• Male attitudes
• Men as victims
• Elder abuse
• Whanau violence
• Pacific people addressing family violence
• Domestic violence in same-sex relationships
• Refugee and migrant families and violence
• Religious beliefs
• People with disabilities and family violence
• Family violence in the country
• Animal abuse
• How everyone can help

• dramatised experiences of women who have been abused – and who are mentally unwell or drunk – as they attempt to get help.   The dramatisations are taken from real life stories, demonstrating a number of the barriers that women in this situation encounter when trying to access help
• information about the size and scope of the problem in New Zealand and how agencies can constructively help these women when they encounter them
• actors bringing to life the stories that can lie behind that 'difficult client'.

• “Spark the Dream” – a range of 5 posters that encourage families and communities to  spark children’s dreams
• Children’s Safety Card – a credit-card sized leaflet with information on keeping children safe

• A Guide to Legal Aid and other Legal Assistance
• Information about Legal Aid for Protection Orders
• Legal Aid for Civil/Family matters
• Criminal Legal Aid 
• Lawyer on Duty
• Legal Aid – Rights and Obligations
• Community Law Centres
• Can you get a Legal Aid lawyer?
• Legal Aid application forms, including “what you need to know”

Leaflets can be downloaded in PDF format from the Legal Services Agency website (click on the link above) or ordered free through the website.

• Legal Aid for Civil (Family Court) matters – an online guide to Legal Aid, available at http://www.lsa.govt.nz/legal-aid/legal-aid-guide
• Legal Aid for Criminal (District Court matters – an online guide to Legal Aid, available at http://www.lsa.govt.nz/legal-aid/legal-aid-guide/
• Domestic Violence and Harassment Law Training Kit – this Kit was produced as part of the Law-related Education Series (Mar 2007), in association with the National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges and Wellington Community Law Centre. It is a comprehensive resource kit, providing an outline for training on the Domestic Violence Act 1995 and the Harassment Act 1997. The Kit includes a step-by-step curriculum, trainer's plan, handouts, powerpoint CD, and contacts for further resources. To purchase a copy of the Domestic Violence and Harassment Law Training Kit, contact info@refuge.org.nz
• Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) Law Training Kit – this Kit was produced as part of the Law-related Education Series, in association with Age Concern New Zealand. The Kit provides comprehensive information on running a training session about the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988. To purchase a copy of the Enduring Powers of Attorney Law Training Kit, contact orders@ageconcern.org.nz
• Accident Compensation Law Training Kit – this Kit was produced as part of the Law-related Education Series, in association with Dispute Resolution Services. The Kit provides comprehensive information on running a training session about the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Act 2000. To purchase a copy contact lsa@drsl.co.nz
• The Treaty of Waitangi DVD series – this promotes understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi legal issues including the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi as the founding document of New Zealand, its application to current systems, policies and events, effects of colonisation on Maori and Pakeha, current Tangata Whenua perspectives, and concepts of partnership, land ownership, responsibility, protection, sovereignty and social justice. To order a copy contact  info@las.govt.nz

Last updated: July 2008

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• Victims of crime DVD
  This DVD  gives an overview of the criminal justice system and how people affected by crime can get support.  It features victims of crime talking about their own experiences of the system along with people who work in the justice system.  There are also specific chapters for victims of sexual violence, victims of domestic violence, people affected by homicide and victims of crime by a young person
• Moving Through The Criminal Justice System : What Happens and How To Get Support - a series for three pamphlets:
  - Overview of the criminal justice system and how to get support. (Also available in Māori)
  - For People Affected by Homicide (Also available in Māori)
  - For Victims of Sexual Violence (Also available in Māori)
• Victims Charter Pamphlet - What I need to know about the Victims Charter (Also available in these languages: Māori, Somali, Cook Island Maori, Fijian, Niuean, Samoan, Tokelauan, Tongan, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic and Hindi)
• Victims Charter Booklet - A Guide to the Victims Charter. (Also available in these languages: Māori, Somali, Cook Island Maori, Fijian, Niuean, Samoan, Tokelauan, Tongan, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic and Hindi)
• Victims Charter Poster - For people affected by crime. (Also available in these languages: Māori, Somali, Cook Island Maori, Fijian, Niuean, Samoan, Tokelauan, Tongan, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic and Hindi)
• Your Rights as a Victim – A Guide for Agencies dealing with Victim of Offences, English, Corp 055 - December 2002
• Victims' rights act 2002: a guide for agencies dealing with victims of Offences - Published December 2002
  

These resources may be ordered (at no charge) by phone on 0800 587 847 or email publications@justice.govt.nz
For further information or to access the print resources online go to: http://www.justice.govt.nz/publications/victims/victims-rights

Last updated: August 2010

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• “First Steps to Safety” – a credit card-sized safety plan 
• Women’s Refuge (general overview of domestic violence, victim’s rights, and Refuge services)
• Children and Violence
• Partner Abuse in Lesbian Relationships
• How to Help Someone Who is Being Abused
• Be a Refuge Volunteer and Advocate 
• Making Bequests to Women’s Refuge
• Fresh start: A Practical Guide for Women Wanting to Be Free From Abuse – a book that includes recognising and dealing with domestic violence and a comprehensive overview of legal issues and social services.

• Hau Purea - Changing the Focus
• “Ki nga whakaeke haumi” 
• “Kia ngatahi te hoe ki mua”

A range of fact sheets can be downloaded from the Women’s Refuge website including:

• “Are you being abused?” 
• Child, Youth and Family
• Family Court
• Protection Orders
• Safety Plan for Leaving
• Safety Plan for Staying
• Safety Plan for After You Have Left
• several different power and control wheels 

To order leaflets or the Fresh Start book contact info@refuge.org.nz .  Free copies of “First Steps to Safety” can be ordered from Family and Community Services at the Ministry of Social Development.

Last updated: July 2008
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• Domestic Violence
• Seeing a Lawyer
• What happens to your children when you part?
• What happens when your relationship breaks up?
• Living together
• The family trust
• Making a will and estate administration
• Powers of attorney
• You and the police
• Giving evidence

• Partner Rape
• Understanding Sexual Abuse  
• You and your Child - information for parents about sexual abuse  
• The Sexual Abuse Of Males  
• Drug Rape  
• Supporting A Survivor - information for those supporting a survivor of sexual abuse or rape  
• Date Rape  
• After Sexual Violence - information about effects and options  
• Reporting To The Police  
• Incest 

• Children Are Watching - training tool on the effects of children witnessing family violence
  Video $20 - Community Organisation/individuals (limited availability)
  Video $30 - Statutory Bodies (limited availability)
  DVD $60 - Community Organisation/individuals
  DVD $100 - Statutory Bodies
• Someone’s Daughter  - uses real case studies to  explain the dynamics of domestic violence and its effects
  Video $15 - Community Organisation/individuals (limited availability)
  Video $25 - Statutory Bodies (limited availability)
  DVD $45 - Community Organisation/individuals
  DVD $80 -  Statutory Bodies
• Afraid To Ask - training tool specifically designed to assist professionals in risk assessment and screening for family violence
  DVD $60 - Community Organisation/individuals
  DVD $100 - Statutory Bodies

Bulk orders of (5) or more will get a 10% discount.
To order, contact Sheree Davis, SFVPN Coordinator at nhfvpp@actrix.co.nz
Last updated: March 2010
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• Nine leaflets for parents on bringing up under five year olds on the topics of: 
• Managing Behaviour
• Tantrums
• Ages and Stages
• Special Needs
• Supermarket Survival
• Temperament
• Managing Stress
• Jealousy and Fighting
• Safety
• a wall hanger for displaying the nine leaflets 
• a SKIP envelope for posting or handing out leaflets 
• Managing Our Anger - book 
• Introduction to SKIP – fact sheet 
• SKIP badges and balloons for children 
• plastic bags for events  
• fridge magnets with parenting messages 
• posters 

• My Star Daddy – a book for children who have experienced domestic violence
• A Terrible Thing Happened - a story for children who have witnessed violence or trauma (book)
• Talking to My Mum—a picture workbook for workers, mothers and children affected by domestic abuse
• Talking about Domestic Abuse: a photo activity workbook to develop communication between mothers and young people 
• NoNo the Little Seal – a sexual assault prevention book & CD for children
• Rosy and Jack – a book for sexual abuse counsellors working with children
• Teens Who Hurt: Clinical Interventions to Break the Cycle of Adolescent Violence (book)
• After the Suicide of Someone You Know – a book for NZ young people
• After A Murder - A Workbook for Grieving Kids 
• Helping Someone After a Suicide – a leaflet for adults
• It’s Just Different Now – a book for children about family break up
• What About Me? A Children’s Guide to Separation and Divorce – a book for NZ children
• When Your Parents Separate or Divorce – a leaflet for children
• Parenting After Divorce: A Guide to Resolving Conflicts and Meeting Your Children's Needs (book)
• Youth Support Leaflets – a range of leaflets designed for NZ youth:
• Life Tips for Tough Times
• Stressed Out
• Heart Break
• Managing Anger
• Fitting In
• Getting Stronger
• Split – When Your Parents Break Up
• Bully – Info for Bullies and those Being Bullied
• New Home – Arriving to Live in a New Country
• Behind Bars – When Someone You Know is in Prison
• The Anger Toolbox: Tools for Parents and Carers to Help Children and Young People Through Angry Times 
• Working with Anger and Young people (book) 
• Bullies Are a Pain in The Brain (book for children)
• What’s a Protection Order? — illustrated booklet for children age 7-12 years who have witnessed or experienced family violence.

Resources can be ordered from the Skylight website (click the link above). They are priced from $1 to $60.  Books and DVDs can also be loaned from Skylight.

• About NNSVS - leaflet
• “She’ll be Sweet” – training video and workbook on psychological abuse and control in New Zealand relationships 
• Your Call – video and workbook
• Out of Control – book by Colin Iles

Other available resources include:

• You Will Know Brothers Against Violence© DVD – Pacific Island and Maori men perform music to make a stand against violence towards women.
• How Does Your Organisation Respond to Violence Now? - an assessment tool for youth organisation on how the manage violence and what to do to reduce and replace violence.
• How Youth Organisations Can Effectively Promote Respectful Behaviour - information for youth organisations on what they can do to reduce violence and replace it with respectful behaviour.
• RAP - Respect All People - Whakamana Tangata poster & five top factors - in poster format, a matrix of ten key things that youth organisations could do to reduce and replace violence.

Leaflets are available free, and other items can be purchased from NNSVS by contacting: info@nnsvs.org.nz

Last updated: July 2008

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