For more information and to register, please see the event page.

Responding to crime and other demands for police service requires measuring these in a way that accounts for wide variations in types of crime and incidents—not all are equal, yet have traditionally been counted equally. Crime Harm Indices (CHIs) have been increasingly adopted in recent years to help factor in differences between crime types, based on the amount of harm they cause. But CHIs are crime specific and don’t tell the whole demand story.

This webinar introduces a complementary tool to help factor in differences between crime and other demand types. The Police Response Effort Index (PREI) differentiates crime and demand types by the amount of effort (time) it takes police in responding to them. This seminar describes the PREI and presents some examples of how it can be used to provide additional insights into crime and demand

Please direct all questions to the organiser: nziscs@waikato.ac.nz.

For more information and to register, please see the event page.

Responding to crime and other demands for police service requires measuring these in a way that accounts for wide variations in types of crime and incidents—not all are equal, yet have traditionally been counted equally. Crime Harm Indices (CHIs) have been increasingly adopted in recent years to help factor in differences between crime types, based on the amount of harm they cause. But CHIs are crime specific and don’t tell the whole demand story.

This webinar introduces a complementary tool to help factor in differences between crime and other demand types. The Police Response Effort Index (PREI) differentiates crime and demand types by the amount of effort (time) it takes police in responding to them. This seminar describes the PREI and presents some examples of how it can be used to provide additional insights into crime and demand

Please direct all questions to the organiser: nziscs@waikato.ac.nz.

For more information and to register, please see the event page.

This webinar is intended for educators and youth serving professionals. It explores how online harm is changing, with new technologies driving rapid shifts in both the nature of the issue and the tactics used.  

This 45-minute webinar will cover:

• the latest trends in cyberbullying as seen by our eSafety investigators
• recognising the signs and developing strategies to build protective factors
• strengthening communication with families to support early intervention and safer digital habits.

Please direst all queries to the organisers.

For more information and to register, please see the event page.

This webinar is intended for educators and youth serving professionals. It explores how online harm is changing, with new technologies driving rapid shifts in both the nature of the issue and the tactics used.  

This 45-minute webinar will cover:

• the latest trends in cyberbullying as seen by our eSafety investigators
• recognising the signs and developing strategies to build protective factors
• strengthening communication with families to support early intervention and safer digital habits.

Please direst all queries to the organisers.

For more information and to register, visit event page.

Based on seminal work by Raewyn. W. Connell and the work of Dr Clare Murphy, this webinar explores how hegemonic masculinity underpins power dynamics enacted as sexual violence. Hegemony is the (usually) invisible dominant ideas and power in a particular situation or society. Dr Debbie Hager will unpick these ideas and examine the underlying norms that enable violence against a range of communities, to create new conversations and pathways to change.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

For more information and to register, visit event page.

Based on seminal work by Raewyn. W. Connell and the work of Dr Clare Murphy, this webinar explores how hegemonic masculinity underpins power dynamics enacted as sexual violence. Hegemony is the (usually) invisible dominant ideas and power in a particular situation or society. Dr Debbie Hager will unpick these ideas and examine the underlying norms that enable violence against a range of communities, to create new conversations and pathways to change.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

For more information and to register, please see the event page.

Hoake Tātou | Walk With Me has been designed to bring service providers and support agencies together, help strengthen understanding of the barriers men face when seeking help, and highlight the benefits of a purposeful peer support and wellbeing approach to support recovery.

The presentation content includes:

• Safe access and effective engagement of male survivors with support services
• Dispelling some of the common myths about male victims of sexual harm
• Navigate the misunderstandings that create barriers to engagement with support services
• Highlight the role of lived experience as an effective engagement model
• Collaboration and partnerships to welcome and embrace cultural and gender diversity within the male survivor community

In total, 26 events will be held in 17 towns and cities, featuring a panel of presenters at each, including male survivors of sexual abuse.

Please direct all enquiries to the organiser.

Upcoming dates:

• ‍Christchurch: 7  October 2025, 10.00am  & 2.00pm
• ‍Nelson: 8  October 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Auckland  North: 15  October 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Auckland  Central: 15  October 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Auckland  Central: 16  October 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Auckland  South: 16  October 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Hamilton: 29  October 2025, 10.00am  & 2.00pm
• ‍Wellington  – Lower Hutt: 11  November 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Wellington  – Porirua: 11  November 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Wellington  Central: 12  November 2025, 10.00am  & 2.00pm
• ‍Tauranga: 25  November 2025, 10.00am
• ‍Rotorua: 26  November 2025, 10.00am
• ‍Taupo: 27  November 2025, 10.00am
• ‍Hastings: 9  December 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Napier: 9  December 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Tairāwhiti: 10  December 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Whanganui: 11  February 2026, 10.00am
• ‍New  Plymouth: 12  February 2026, 10.00am
• ‍Palmerston  North: 25  February 2026, 10.00am
• ‍Whangārei: 10  March 2026, 10.00am  & 2.00pm

For more information and to register, please see the event page.

Hoake Tātou | Walk With Me has been designed to bring service providers and support agencies together, help strengthen understanding of the barriers men face when seeking help, and highlight the benefits of a purposeful peer support and wellbeing approach to support recovery.

The presentation content includes:

• Safe access and effective engagement of male survivors with support services
• Dispelling some of the common myths about male victims of sexual harm
• Navigate the misunderstandings that create barriers to engagement with support services
• Highlight the role of lived experience as an effective engagement model
• Collaboration and partnerships to welcome and embrace cultural and gender diversity within the male survivor community

In total, 26 events will be held in 17 towns and cities, featuring a panel of presenters at each, including male survivors of sexual abuse.

Please direct all enquiries to the organiser.

Upcoming dates:

• ‍Christchurch: 7  October 2025, 10.00am  & 2.00pm
• ‍Nelson: 8  October 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Auckland  North: 15  October 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Auckland  Central: 15  October 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Auckland  Central: 16  October 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Auckland  South: 16  October 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Hamilton: 29  October 2025, 10.00am  & 2.00pm
• ‍Wellington  – Lower Hutt: 11  November 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Wellington  – Porirua: 11  November 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Wellington  Central: 12  November 2025, 10.00am  & 2.00pm
• ‍Tauranga: 25  November 2025, 10.00am
• ‍Rotorua: 26  November 2025, 10.00am
• ‍Taupo: 27  November 2025, 10.00am
• ‍Hastings: 9  December 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Napier: 9  December 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Tairāwhiti: 10  December 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Whanganui: 11  February 2026, 10.00am
• ‍New  Plymouth: 12  February 2026, 10.00am
• ‍Palmerston  North: 25  February 2026, 10.00am
• ‍Whangārei: 10  March 2026, 10.00am  & 2.00pm

For more information, please contact the organiser at: kfhp@homebuilderswpt.co.nz.

In celebration of White Ribbon Day 2025, the Kawatiri Family Harm Prevention Network are hosting a community BBQ to welcome the South Island White Ribbon Riders into Kawatiri | Westport. The riders will then go on to visit Talley's factory, Buller Electricity, Youth Voice Kawatiri and the Lads' Club (Buller REAP).

Visit the White Ribbon Ride 2025 webpage for more information.

White Ribbon Day acknowledges the many men willing to show leadership and commitment to promoting safe, healthy relationships within families and encourages men to challenge each other on attitudes and behaviours that are abusive.

For more information, please contact the organiser at: kfhp@homebuilderswpt.co.nz.

In celebration of White Ribbon Day 2025, the Kawatiri Family Harm Prevention Network are hosting a community BBQ to welcome the South Island White Ribbon Riders into Kawatiri | Westport. The riders will then go on to visit Talley's factory, Buller Electricity, Youth Voice Kawatiri and the Lads' Club (Buller REAP).

Visit the White Ribbon Ride 2025 webpage for more information.

White Ribbon Day acknowledges the many men willing to show leadership and commitment to promoting safe, healthy relationships within families and encourages men to challenge each other on attitudes and behaviours that are abusive.

For more information and to register, email prevention@shama.org.nz.

At this event, attendees will hear about different prevention initiatives currently underway in and undertaken by different ethnic communities across Aotearoa.

The meeting will centre the voices, strengths and leadership of ethnic communities in prevention and will provide a space to connect and share with others.

For more information and to register, email prevention@shama.org.nz.

At this event, attendees will hear about different prevention initiatives currently underway in and undertaken by different ethnic communities across Aotearoa.

The meeting will centre the voices, strengths and leadership of ethnic communities in prevention and will provide a space to connect and share with others.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

This 90 minute webinar, hosted by Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children, features three thought provoking sessions exploring methamphetamine use, trauma, and frontline harm reduction approaches:

1. Session 1- Dr Thuong Nguyen, Oranga Tamariki: An in-depth data analysis on the prevalence of methamphetamine and substance use among parents of children in Care.
2. ‍Session 2-Horiana Jones, Team Leader, Psychology, Oranga Tamariki: A look behind the behaviour - exploring the link between methamphetamine use and the legacy of trauma.
3. ‍Session 3-Trina Baggett and Ngaire Te Ahu, CAYAD/Massey University: A roundtable discussion sharing harm minimalisation insights from those working directly with affected communities involved with care and protection. ​

Please direct all queries to the organisers: research@ot.govt.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

This 90 minute webinar, hosted by Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children, features three thought provoking sessions exploring methamphetamine use, trauma, and frontline harm reduction approaches:

1. Session 1- Dr Thuong Nguyen, Oranga Tamariki: An in-depth data analysis on the prevalence of methamphetamine and substance use among parents of children in Care.
2. ‍Session 2-Horiana Jones, Team Leader, Psychology, Oranga Tamariki: A look behind the behaviour - exploring the link between methamphetamine use and the legacy of trauma.
3. ‍Session 3-Trina Baggett and Ngaire Te Ahu, CAYAD/Massey University: A roundtable discussion sharing harm minimalisation insights from those working directly with affected communities involved with care and protection. ​

Please direct all queries to the organisers: research@ot.govt.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

Attendees will learn what is required to give meaningful effect to the rights of children and their families/whānau with lived experience of disability.

Please direct all queries to the organiser: info@childrensrightsalliance.or.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

Attendees will learn what is required to give meaningful effect to the rights of children and their families/whānau with lived experience of disability.

Please direct all queries to the organiser: info@childrensrightsalliance.or.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

In addition to strangulation, this workshop also introduces topics such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), sexual violence, threatening behaviour and other factors including ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) to enhance decision-making and ultimately safety for victims, families and whānau.

By the end of this workshop participants will be able to:

• Define strangulation in the context of intimate partner violence
• Describe the signs, symptoms and injuries associated with strangulation
• Know some of the resources available to facilitate effective documentation
• Understand behaviours often associated with strangulation including TBI, sexual violence, threats and separation
• Apply learnings to risk assessment and safety planning

If you have any questions please contact Rob Veale on 027 4988653 or email robveale@xtra.co.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

In addition to strangulation, this workshop also introduces topics such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), sexual violence, threatening behaviour and other factors including ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) to enhance decision-making and ultimately safety for victims, families and whānau.

By the end of this workshop participants will be able to:

• Define strangulation in the context of intimate partner violence
• Describe the signs, symptoms and injuries associated with strangulation
• Know some of the resources available to facilitate effective documentation
• Understand behaviours often associated with strangulation including TBI, sexual violence, threats and separation
• Apply learnings to risk assessment and safety planning

If you have any questions please contact Rob Veale on 027 4988653 or email robveale@xtra.co.nz.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

This webinar is the second in a series co-hosted by the LNKH webinar series and the FVFL project. In it, DVDRC members will share lessons learned from homicides in the context of family law proceedings as well as unique issues for survivors in immigrant or refugee communities. The webinar will also explore the special needs of surviving children in the aftermath of domestic homicide deaths. 

Watch part 1 of this series, here (Part 2 will become available here after the fact).

By participating in this webinar, participants will:

• Understand post-separation abuse and appreciate how family court contexts can increase risk for lethality  
• Identify unique challenges and risks for IPV homicide faced by immigrant and refugee communities  
• Gain knowledge about the steps that court systems, legal professionals, community-based professionals can take to prevent of intimate partner homicide  
• Consider the profound impact on, and needs of, child survivors of intimate partner homicide. Understand changes we need to make to better respond to these children.

Please direct all queries to the organiser: gbvln@uwo.ca.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

This webinar is the second in a series co-hosted by the LNKH webinar series and the FVFL project. In it, DVDRC members will share lessons learned from homicides in the context of family law proceedings as well as unique issues for survivors in immigrant or refugee communities. The webinar will also explore the special needs of surviving children in the aftermath of domestic homicide deaths. 

Watch part 1 of this series, here (Part 2 will become available here after the fact).

By participating in this webinar, participants will:

• Understand post-separation abuse and appreciate how family court contexts can increase risk for lethality  
• Identify unique challenges and risks for IPV homicide faced by immigrant and refugee communities  
• Gain knowledge about the steps that court systems, legal professionals, community-based professionals can take to prevent of intimate partner homicide  
• Consider the profound impact on, and needs of, child survivors of intimate partner homicide. Understand changes we need to make to better respond to these children.

Please direct all queries to the organiser: gbvln@uwo.ca.

For more information and to register, please see the official conference webpage.

The theme for this year's conference is 'A Sociology of Beauty and Joy', reflecting the need, amidst the present situation of 'polycrisis', to bring to the fore the dimensions of beauty and joy present in the social world, as modes of resistance and ways forward. More on the theme can be found online at the link above.

The conference takes place this year at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington.

Programme forthcoming.

Please direct all queries to the organiser: Janepicha.cheva-isarakul@vuw.ac.nz.

For more information and to register, please see the official conference webpage.

The theme for this year's conference is 'A Sociology of Beauty and Joy', reflecting the need, amidst the present situation of 'polycrisis', to bring to the fore the dimensions of beauty and joy present in the social world, as modes of resistance and ways forward. More on the theme can be found online at the link above.

The conference takes place this year at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington.

Programme forthcoming.

Please direct all queries to the organiser: Janepicha.cheva-isarakul@vuw.ac.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

By the end of this workshop participants will be able to:

• Recognise the importance of risk assessment as part of the safety planning process
• Consider some of the types of risk assessment tools used in the context of IPV
• Understand and describe common risk markers associated with family violence and serious harm
• Be aware of stalking as a high risk marker of serious harm in the context of IPV
• Be able to apply their understanding of risk assessment to workshop scenarios (note: details of actual cases will be presented in this session).

For all queries, contact the organiser.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

By the end of this workshop participants will be able to:

• Recognise the importance of risk assessment as part of the safety planning process
• Consider some of the types of risk assessment tools used in the context of IPV
• Understand and describe common risk markers associated with family violence and serious harm
• Be aware of stalking as a high risk marker of serious harm in the context of IPV
• Be able to apply their understanding of risk assessment to workshop scenarios (note: details of actual cases will be presented in this session).

For all queries, contact the organiser.