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Family violence standard a firstA national family violence Standard has just been established. The first of its kind, it aims to reduce harm, enhance victim safety and increase offender accountability by providing a Standard for screening, risk assessment, and intervention, for agencies working with victims and perpetrators of family violence. The Standard, entitled: NZS 8006:2006 Screening, Risk Assessment and Intervention for Family Violence Including Child Abuse and Neglect, will be used by agencies or individuals that work with families and children, including Police; Department of Child, Youth and Family Services; teachers; physical and mental health workers; GPs; and social workers. |
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