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The latest links to media articles on issues that impact on the family violence sector

From the NZFVC: The Māori-led Inquiry into Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children is now accepting feedback through Ngā Pou Whakaaro, or Whānau Listening Posts. Submissions are open until 31 October 2019

From Family Action: We have a vacancy for a Team Leader to provide clinical support and oversight to the Sexual Harm Crisis Team. The successful candidate will liaise with crisis teams to initiate crisis response and provide advice and support to clients and must be a qualified and registered counselling or social work professional. Full time, based in Henderson. Applications must be received no later than 27 September 2019

A group for women who have experienced family violence. 12 week programme, Wednesdays, 9.30-11.30am

How does violent porn affect women's lives? How does porn feed rape culture? How can we reduce harm to young people & women? Speakers: Lizzie Marvelly, Nicola Gavey, Dr Jade le Grice, Jo Robertson. Moderator: Paula Penfold. Tuesday 1 October, 7-9pm, Freemans Bay, Auckland

The September edition of the Oranga Tamariki Evidence Centre quarterly newsletter includes information about up-to-date evidence on effective support for teenage parents; a survey that looks at how well Oranga Tamariki is supporting its caregivers, and a suite of reports completed with the Voices of Children team at Oranga Tamariki that provide insights into the experiences of education for children and young people in care