About this Presentation/Workshop
Fear and distress – some of the reactions victims have to stalking. But stalking is far more – it is ‘an invasion of the mind’. It is critical that advocates, professionals and the wider community agencies recognise the debilitating effects of stalking, especially in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV) but also involving people in non-familial relationships. New Zealand recently introduced stalking legislation in May 2026. This presentation provides participants with an opportunity to have a conversation about stalking, to consider the implications of the legislation for their practice.
By the end of this ‘workshop’ participants will be able to:
- Understand the recent stalking legislation introduced in May 2026
- Understand stalking and the context in which stalking occurs
- Understand behaviours often associated with stalking including use of technology
- Describe the dynamics associated with stalking (including the SLII framework), the typology and demographics of people involved and relationships between victims and perpetrators
- Have conversations with victims/survivors about stalking
- Apply learnings to risk assessment and safety planning processes
- Know where to find some of the resources available to inform your policy and practice.
The presenter
Rob has worked in the family violence sector for over 35 years. His work in this area was recognised in the New Year Honours list in 2006. He shares his extensive experience from Police, an inaugural member of the New Zealand Family Violence Death Review Committee, international experience throughout the Pacific with NZAID and health experience through his role as the Violence Intervention Programme Coordinator for CCDHB.
Rob has developed and delivered training to groups and communities throughout New Zealand on a wide range of family violence-related topics including risk assessment and safety planning, strangulation in the context of IPV, specific workplace and wider inter-agency responses to family violence.less
