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What is included in being a strong man according to Barack Obama?
Being kind.
What is a support line for men who use violence?
The Family Violence Death Review Committee acknowledges the grief of whānau, families, friends, and community members affected by a family violence death.
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Which of the following organizations is mentioned as instrumental in the development of the Integrated Safety Response pilots?
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What approach does the Sixth report take to understand the life trajectory of men involved in family violence deaths?
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Help-seeking from various services often received an appropriate response according to the report.
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The Family Violence Death Review Committee is also known as TE KOMITI AROTAKE MATE ____.
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What does the report recommend for addressing men's use of violence?
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What is the term used for the main aggressor in an intimate relationship?
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Primary prevention aims to stop violence before it occurs.
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What does the term 'intersectionality' describe?
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The focus of __________ is to stop the occurrence and re-occurrence of violence within families.
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__________ is the phase that addresses people who have already experienced violence.
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What is meant by structural inequity?
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What is mana?
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Which of the following is a meaning of mana motuhake?
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What does mātauranga represent?
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Which word refers to 'spirituality'?
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The rates of family violence in Aotearoa New Zealand are likely to fall significantly without structural change.
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What are the main contributors to family violence deaths in Aotearoa New Zealand from 2009 to 2017?
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What does tikanga refer to?
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What percentage of offenders in intimate partner violence deaths were men?
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What percentage of those killed in intimate partner violence cases were women?
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96% of women killed in intimate partner violence cases were identified as the primary victim of a male partner’s violence.
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How many male predominant aggressors were reviewed in the report?
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What approach does the Committee suggest for addressing intimate partner violence?
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The guiding principles on which this report is based are set out by ___ Pou Arawhenua.
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What are the four tikanga-based principles recommended by Ngā Pou Arawhenua?
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The report only includes data from heterosexual relationships.
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The concept of social entrapment associated with intimate partner violence includes three dimensions: social isolation, fear and coercion, and ___ indifference.
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What has been identified as a central focus for the future to ensure victims’ safety?
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What is the primary focus of the Family Violence Death Review Committee's reports?
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What does reframing men's use of violence against women hold at the center?
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Which of the following factors contribute to men's use of violence according to the content?
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All men who use violence are visible to government services.
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What does the term 'whakawhanaungatanga' refer to in the context of Māori culture?
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What impact did colonisation have on Māori women's roles?
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What was a major economic reason for colonisation?
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The layered trauma resulting from colonisation is likely to be expressed in _____________ behavior.
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Match the following impacts of colonisation with their descriptions:
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Colonisation has had a significant impact on the tolerance for violence in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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What did the Pūao-te-ata-tu report identify within the Department of Social Welfare?
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Patriarchal privilege defined women and children as chattels.
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What did the term [family] denote according to Roman law?
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The historical trauma linked to violence experienced at the interpersonal level is referred to as ________.
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How did many men reported in this study view their controlling behavior?
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What was the significance of the year 1985 in relation to forced sex by a man against his wife?
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What were the men's narratives in the report primarily used to illustrate?
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Before 1985, laws in New Zealand did not recognize forced sex by a husband as ________.
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Study Notes
Overview of the Report
- Published by the Health Quality & Safety Commission in April 2020.
- Focuses on men who perpetrate violence in family settings.
- Takes a life-course approach to understanding the trajectory of these individuals.
Key Themes
- Kindness and Strength: Emphasizes that kindness and compassion are strengths, contradicting traditional notions of masculinity.
- Advocates for integrity and respect in interactions with others.
Acknowledgements
- Recognizes contributions from various organizations and individuals, including:
- Aviva’s ReachOut service.
- Professionals like Sheree Davis and Dr. Sripriya Somasekhar for their expertise and feedback.
- Various advisory and community agency members for their support in the report’s preparation.
Support Resources
- Lists multiple helplines for individuals in crisis situations related to family violence, including:
- He waka tapu – 0800 HEY BRO for men.
- Women’s Refuge and Domestic Abuse Helplines for women.
- Crisis support for children, elder abuse, and sexual harm.
Family Violence Death Review Committee
- Comprised of experts across various fields, focusing on improving responses to family violence.
- Members include university professors, judges, and community representatives highlighting diverse perspectives.
Foreword Highlights
- Acknowledges the impact of systemic issues leading to inadequate responses to family violence.
- Stresses the importance of understanding trauma and colonization's ongoing effects on individuals and communities.
- Promotes a trauma- and violence-informed service approach to improve help-seeking behavior and support available to men.
Chair's Introduction
- Recognizes family violence deaths as tragedies that require collective responsibility and systemic change.
- Critiques current responses as often inadequate and advocates for a shift in focus towards comprehensive and contextual understanding of men’s violence.
- Supports community-driven initiatives as essential for effective intervention.
Structural Changes Recommended
- Calls for:
- Decolonization of services through acknowledgment of Māori knowledge.
- Sustainable investment in Māori-led services.
- Public service improvements reflecting community needs.
- Emphasizes the need for innovative responses and flexible funding for interventions.
Conclusion
- Urges the importance of honesty in addressing the complex factors contributing to family violence.
- Advocates for ongoing dialogue and systemic collaboration to foster safety and well-being across communities.
- Aims to challenge societal assumptions that reinforce harmful patterns in the treatment of men's violence.### Report Overview
- The Family Violence Death Review Committee's sixth report examines men's use of violence.
- Emphasizes the need for an honest, equal partnership between Crown and Māori to combat family violence.
Key Concepts
- Responsiveness to Māori: Importance of culturally appropriate services aimed at Māori communities.
- Social Entrapment: Understanding how social structures contribute to the perpetuation of family violence.
- Human Rights Equity Lens: Viewing family violence through the prism of human rights and social equity.
Chapter Summaries
Reframing Men's Use of Violence
- Colonisation's impact on New Zealand's societal structures and individual behaviors.
- Exploration of privilege and its effects on male behavior in families.
- Utilization of traumatic experiences in the death review process to analyze individual and communal trauma.
Violence Within Whānau (Families)
- Cultural expectations influencing men's roles as fathers and partners.
- Emotional development of boys and how it relates to their behaviors in relationships.
Structural Oppression and Violence
- Analysis of structural violence highlighting the systemic nature of family violence.
- Diverse cultural expectations and their roles in perpetuating violence.
- Historical context leading to current understandings of violent behaviors in men.
Societal Responses to Social Problems
- Need for decolonizing institutions to better understand and mitigate family violence.
- Emphasis on trauma-informed systems that adapt to the realities of violence.
- Assessment of current societal responses to risk factors related to violence.
Prevention and Community Role
- Central role of institutions and communities in preventing family violence.
- Calls for rethinking prevention and early intervention strategies to address root causes.
- Encouragement for community-led initiatives to build safer environments.
Recommendations
- Uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) in all family violence strategies.
- Decolonize services to more effectively address violence in communities.
- Address and combat racism and structural inequities in response systems.
- Identify effective strategies at structural, community, and individual levels to tackle men's use of violence.
Data Insights
- Insights from figures and tables:
- Involvement of men in family violence deaths from 2009-2017.
- Rates of imprisonment among men prior to incidents of violence, categorized by ethnicity.
- Recorded trauma levels among men who use violence, illustrating the relationship between past experiences and future behaviors.
Glossary of Key Terms
- Definitions range from inequity and structural violence to primary prevention and social systems, providing clarity on the specialized terminology used in the report.
- Incorporation of Māori terms emphasizing cultural context in the discussion of family violence and the structural issues faced by communities.### Key Concepts in Māori Culture
- Mana: Power or authority that can fluctuate based on a person's or tribe's success.
- Mana Motuhake: Represents separate identity and self-determination, focusing on autonomy and sovereignty.
- Mātauranga: Encompasses knowledge, wisdom, understanding, and skill.
- Ora and Oranga: Refer to being alive and healthy, with 'oranga' also meaning welfare and livelihood.
- Ōritetanga: Emphasizes equality and equal opportunity within society.
- Pākehā: Refers to English, foreign or European influences in New Zealand.
- Takatāpui: Refers to gay individuals and denotes close relationships among the same gender.
- Tamaiti and Tamariki: Terms for child and children, respectively.
- Tāne: Denotes male or husband, signifying masculinity.
Historical Context and Structural Issues
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Treaty of Waitangi, a significant document in New Zealand's history concerning Māori rights.
- Tikanga: The customary practices and values deeply rooted in Māori culture.
- Tino Rangatiratanga: Symbolizes self-determination and the power to govern oneself.
- Whakapapa: Genealogical connections that help define identity and belonging.
- Wairuatanga: Represents spirituality in the Māori worldview.
- Impact of Colonisation: Historical colonization has led to chronic trauma and socioeconomic inequities for Māori, necessitating a partnership with the Crown for decolonization and equity in services.
Family Violence Insights
- Analysis from the Family Violence Death Review Committee captures insights into 97 men involved in intimate partner violence between 2009 and 2017.
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Statistics of Family Violence:
- 23016 family violence deaths recorded; intimate partner violence accounts for 48% of total deaths.
- Notably, 76% of offenders in intimate partner violence cases were men, and 71% of victims were women.
Aims for Prevention and Support Change
- Emphasizes the need for structural change and a focus on prevention to effectively address family violence.
- Highlights the importance of establishing an equal partnership between the Crown and Māori to decolonize services and combat structural inequities.
- Advocacy for kaupapa Māori services which cater to the cultural needs of Māori communities, potentially reducing intimate partner violence.
Development and Recovery Support for Men
- Men involved often seek support from various services, yet service delivery structures hinder access.
- Proposes comprehensive approaches incorporating community and cultural support to aid men in moving away from violence.
- Training for professionals must include strategies dealing with coerced controlling behaviors and frameworks for understanding men's roles as fathers.
Recommendations for Improved Services
- Services must adapt to support the complex trauma men experience, utilizing a trauma-informed approach.
- Communities are urged to create supportive environments for families, especially while men participate in stopping violence programs.
- Evaluation of stopping violence programs is crucial to ascertain effectiveness and involve cross-agency collaborations.
Conclusion of the Report
- The report stresses reframing the narrative around men's violence evolving from structural issues, cultural expectations, and individual traumas.
- A call for a cohesive approach to violence prevention that recognizes systemic bias and inequities while promoting healing and recovery for both victims and perpetrators in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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This quiz explores themes of masculinity, kindness, and the impact of violence among men. Drawing from the sixth report, it emphasizes the importance of compassion and understanding in addressing male aggression. Test your knowledge on how these concepts are interlinked and the societal implications.
