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News and views from The Backbone Collective which advocates for women and children who have experienced violence or abuse and who are enduring further harm from New Zealand's Family Court. 

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The troubling evidence about the safety of children in Family Court
The troubling evidence about the safety of children in Family Court

This opinion piece was first published here in The Post on 18 March 2025. The article discusses the urgent need for child specialists with expertise in child development, trauma, family and sexual violence and tikanga to replace the current Lawyer for Child model in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Violence Against Women, Children, Creating changeDeborah MackenzieThe Backbone Collectiveabusive partner, Family Violence, Family Court, Custody of children, Inder report