December 03, 2014
Duluth anti-violence model adapted for Maori
A boost today for people working in programmes aimed at stopping violence by Maori men.
Two indigenous best practice manuals developed by Te Kupenga, the National Network of Stopping Violence, were launched in Wellington today by Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell.
Kia Rangatira Te Mahi was compiled and written by Darrin Haimona with assistance from Te Kupenga’s expert advisors led by Parekotuku Moore.
He Tapu Te Tinana is based on a curriculum package called Creating a Process of Change for Men Who Batter, developed as part of what is known as the Duluth Model.
The Hamilton Abuse Intervention Project has used and adapted the material developed in the small Minnesota city by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project, which has been working since the 1980s on ways to address violence.
Te Kupenga Maori caucus leader Takurua Tawera says while the manuals were designed for Maori providers and kaimahi who deliver services to Maori, the same framework and data can be used by agencies that provide programmes to other groups.
He says the aim is to provide standards, rationale, benchmarks and resources from which providers are able to monitor and evaluate their performance and improve outcomes.
The overall vision is to uphold the mana and tapu of Maori women to ensure protection and wellbeing of the entire whanau.
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