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Dr Yvonne Isobel Crichton-Hill

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Department: Human Services and Social Work

Email: yvonne.crichton-hill@canterbury.ac.nz

Phone Number: +64 3 369 3999 ext. null

Office: Elsie Locke Building 320

Language: English

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Research / Creative works
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Fields of Research

  • Intimate partner violence
  • Pacific communities
  • Family violence
  • Culturally responsive social work practice

Researcher Summary

My research focus is in the field of intimate partner violence and family violence.  Additionally, my research explores culturally responsive social work practice with a focus on Pacific communities.

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Pasifika: Pasifika
  • Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work, Criminology and Gender Studies: Social Work
  • Resilience: Social: Health and Wellbeing; People and Community

Resources

  • Staff webpage

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

Journal Articles
  • Ratuva S., Basu A., Crichton-Hill Y., Ross T., Martin-Neuninger R. and Vakaoti P. (2021) Integrated social protection and COVID-19: Rethinking Pacific community responses in Aotearoa. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03036758.2020.1861033.
  • Gray C. and Crichton-Hill Y. (2019) "You look a little bit dark for my liking": Māori and Pasifika women's experiences of welfare receipt in Aotearoa New Zealand. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work 31(1): 5-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol31iss1id500.
  • Pitt L., Maidment J. and Crichton-Hill Y. (2019) Women's experiences of intimate partner violence in rural Taranaki, Aotearoa New Zealand. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work 31(1): 31-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol31iss1id533.
  • Maidment J., Chilvers D., Crichton-Hill Y. and Meadows-Taurua K. (2011) Promoting research literacy during the social work practicum. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work Review 23(4): 3-13.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2010) Changing landscapes: Responding to domestic violence in New Zealand. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work: Tu Mau Review Edition 22(4): 12-19.
  • Crichton-Hill Y., Coker V. and Taylor A. (2010) Reviewing domestic violence responses: An analysis of Christchurch Women's Refuge contact data and how women access services. Te Awatea Review 8(1&2): 9-14.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2009) Nafanua: Saving the Samoan rainforest. Social Work Now 44: 7-10.
  • Crichton-Hill Y., Frost A. and Taylor A. (2009) Theoretical perspectives of violence with a focus on domestic violence. Te Awatea Review: The Journal of Te Awatea Violence Research Centre 7(1 & 2): 22-26.
  • Connolly M., Crichton-Hill Y. and Ward T. (2008) Families, culture and supervision. Social Work Now 40(August): 25-33.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2007) Family violence and cultural context. Social Work Now : 12-16.
  • Crichton-Hill Y., Evans N. and Meadows L. (2006) Research focus: Adolescent violence towards parents. Te Awatea Review 4(2): 21-22.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. and Wurtzburg SJ. (2003) Community Membership: Considerations for New Zealand Health Research. Pimatziwin: A Journal of Aboriginal and Indigenous Community Health 1(2): 27-39.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2001) Challenging Ethnocentric Explanations of Domestic Violence: Let Us Decide, Then Value Our Decisions—a Samoan Response. Trauma, Violence & Abuse 2(3): 203-214.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2001) Experiential Learing and 'Lail'. Social Work Review 13(3): 30-33.
  • Crichton-Hill Y., Pilato T. and Su'a T. (1998) A Pacific Island Perspective. Soical Work Now 11: 25-29.
Chapters
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2022) Lockdowns, Family Violence and Social Protection. COVID-19 and Social Protection: A Study in Human Resilience and Social Solidarity: 39-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2948-8_3.
  • Ratuva S. (2021) A replay of the 'War of the Worlds'? COVID-19 and social protection. In Ratuva S; Crichton-Hill Y; Ross, T T; Basu A; Vakaoti P (Ed.), COVID-19 and social protection: A study in human resilience and social solidarity Singapore: Palgrave-Springer. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2948-8.
  • Ross T. (2021) Rethinking media and communication in the COVID-19 context. In Ratuva S; Ross T; Basu A; Crichton-Hill Y; Martin R; Vakaoti P (Ed.), COVID-19 and social protection: A study in human resilience and social solidarity (Forthcoming)Palgrave Macmillan. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2948-8_6.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. and Olul R. (2019) Family and Domestic Violence. In Ravulo J; Mafile'o T; Yeates DB (Ed.), Pacific Social Work: Navigating Practice, Policy and Research: 172-183. Abingdon: Routledge. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315144252-16.
  • Crichton-Hill YI. (2017) Pasifika Social Work. In Connolly M; Harms L; Maidment J (Ed.), Social Work: Contexts and Practice (4th ed.): 109-120. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2016) The Role of Social Policy in Promoting Pasifika Wellbeing. In Maidment J; Beddoe L (Ed.), Social Policy for Social Work and Human Services in Aotearoa New Zealand: Diverse perspectives: 94-106. Christchurch: Canterbury University Press.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2016) Working with Families. In Maidment J; Eagan R (Ed.), Practice Skills in Social Work and Welfare: More than just common sense (3rd ed.): 196-206. Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin.
  • Crichton-Hill YI., McCall T. and Togiaso G. (2014) Pacific health. In Beddoe L; Maidment J (Ed.), Social work practice for promoting health and wellbeing: Critical issues: 122-132. London: Routledge.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. and Evans N. (2013) Culture and violence. In Taylor A; Connolly M (Ed.), Understanding Violence: Context and Practice in the Human Services: 38-50. Christchurch: Canterbury University Press.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. and Taylor A. (2013) Intimate partner violence. In Connolly M; Taylor A (Ed.), Understanding Violence: Context and Practice in the Human Services: 102-117. Christchurch: Canterbury University Press.
  • Crichton-Hill YI. (2013) Family Violence, Gender, and Culture. In Connolly M; Harms L (Ed.), Social Work: Contexts and Practice, (3rd ed.): 87-98.OUP Australia & New Zealand.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2009) Family Violence. In Connolly M; Harms L (Ed.), Social Work: Contexts and Practice (2nd ed.): 165-178. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2009) Working with Families. In Maidment J; Egan R (Ed.), Practice Skills in Social Work & Welfare: More than just common sense (2nd ed.): 181-202. Sydney: Allen & Unwin.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2004) Assessment with Families. In Maidment J; Egan R (Ed.), Practice Skills in Social Work and Welfare: More Than Just Common Sense: 146-165. Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2004) Violence in Interpersonal Relationships. Violence in Society: New Zealand Perspectives: 65-80. Christchurch: Te Awatea Press.
  • Jonson H., Su'a T. and Crichton-Hill Y. (1997) Biculturalism and Counselling across cultures. In Manthei R (Ed.), Counselling: The Skills of Finding Solutions to Problems Auckland: Longman.
Edited Volumes
  • Ratuva S; Ross T; Crichton-Hill Y; Basu A; Vakaoti P (Ed.) Ratuva S., Ross T., Crichton-Hill Y., Basu A. and Vakaoti P. (2021) COVID-19 and Social Protection. A study in human resilience and social solidarity. (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-16-2948-8 ed.) Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2948-8.
Authored Books
  • Ratuva S., Basu A., Crichton-Hill Y., Vakaoti P., Ross T. and Martin R. (2021) COVID-19 and social protection: A study in human resilience and social solidarity. Palgrave Publishers. 1-240.
  • Connolly M., Crichton-Hill Y. and Ward T. (2006) Culture and Child Protection: Reflexive Responses. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. 144pp.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2021) Pasifika Protective Factors: Preliminary Findings. University of Canterbury, Christchurch: Child Wellbeing Research Institute Research Symposium, 8-9 Apr 2021.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2021) Responding to and preventing family harm in our communities. Timaru: Wrap around response and prevention of family harm, 18 Feb-18 Jun 2021.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2020) "I don't want to put up with this bullshit anymore". Christchurch: Mō tātou ā mō kā uri ā muri ake nei - For us and out children, 3-3 Mar 2020.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2020) COVID-19, family violence and social protection. Fiji: Social protection and COVID-19. Rethinking new strategies for vulnerable Pacific communities, 2-3 Dec 2020.
  • Crichton-Hill YI. (2016) Moving away from violence - A holistic, emancipatory approach. Wellington, New Zealand: Ending Domestic and Family Violence Summit, 26-28 Oct 2016.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2014) Pacific Community and Academia. University of Canterbury Christchurch: Canterbury Pasifika Research Symposium, 24-24 Mar 2014.
  • Maidment J. and Crichton-Hill Y. (2013) Protecting Who? A dialogue on critical social work and notions of 'fit and proper'. Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Social Work Registration Board. Protecting the Public - Enhancing the Profession, 11-12 Nov 2013.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2010) Domestic Violence: Changing Landscapes. Christchurch, New Zealand: Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) Annual National Congress, 22-23 Sep 2010.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2010) Panel Discussion: 'Violence as a community issue: policy and practice towards reduction and prevention'. Auckland, New Zealand: Violence as a community issue: policy and practice towards reduction and prevention, 15-15 Oct 2010.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2008) Acting for Children in the Cross Cultural Context of Family Violence. Christchurch, New Zealand: National Child Advocacy Hui; Being Admidst the Voice of the Child, 6-7 Mar 2008.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2007) Culturally Responsive Practice with Women and Children Affected by Violence. Auckland, New Zealand: Inaugural Women and Children's Health Conference, 21-21 Mar 2007.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2007) Future Directions for Health Social Work. Auckland, New Zealand: Inaugural Women and Children's Health Conference, 21-21 Mar 2007.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2006) Culturally Competent Casework. Sydney, Australia: Department of Community Services Multicultural Staff Conference, 31 Oct-1 Nov 2006.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2006) Practice and theoretical perspectives on culturally competent child protection casework from a Social Work perspective. Sydney, Australia: Department of Community Services Multicultural Staff Conference, 31 Oct-1 Nov 2006.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2005) Knowledge for Culturally Responsive Practice. Auckland, New Zealand: Pacific Workforce Development Conference, 1 Nov 2005.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. and Taylor A. (2004) Prioritising Indigenous Considerations within Diversity Frameworks. Los Angeles, CA, USA: 4th International Conference on Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations, 6 Jul 2004.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. and Thomsen-Inder L. (2004) Interventions with Pacific Families. Christchurch, New Zealand: National Network of Stopping Violence Conference, 4 Oct 2004.
  • Sione M., Oberg M. and Crichton-Hill Y. (2003) A Pacific Social Service Model. Christchurch, New Zealand: 5th National Conference of the New Zealand Association of Child and Family Support and Community Services: Lifting our Game / Hikitia Te Mana, 4 Sep 2003.
  • Taylor A. and Crichton-Hill Y. (2002) The Role of Early Victimisation in Women's Criminal Offending: New Zealand Responses to Victimisation. Townsville, Australia: Townsville International Women's Conference: Poverty, Violence and Women's Rights, 3 Jul 2002.
  • Bennett A. and Crichton-Hill Y. (2001) Being Culturally Competent. Toronto, Canada: Crisis Prevention Institute: 11th International Instructors Conference, 1 Mar 2001.
Oral Presentations
  • Crichton-Hill Y. and Pasene M. (2019) Pasifika Health. Equity for Pasifika Communities. Christchurch: Canterbury Clinical Network Presentation, 01 Jan 2019.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2017) Pacific Talanoa. Moving away from Violence - A holistic emancipatory approach. University of Canterbury: Pacific Talanoa Series, 17 Jul 2017.
  • Crichton-Hill YI. (2016) Stories of Resistance: Women Moving Away From Intimate Partner Violence. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Te Awatea Seminar.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2010) Domestic Violence Collaborative Research. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: P@C 2010 Pasifika @ Canterbury: Pacific Postgraduate Student Symposium.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2009) Leadership: So'o so'o le Upega - Strengthening the Net. Ministry of Social Development: So'o so'o le Upega - Strengthening the Net, 25 Feb 2009.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2007) Culturally Responsive Practice with Women and Children Affected by Violence. Christchurch, New Zealand: Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers, 18 Jul 2006.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2006) Cultural Responsiveness for Individuals and Organisations. Christchurch, New Zealand: Campbell Centre Training, 01 Aug 2007.
  • Crichton-Hill. (2005) Working with Difference in Supervision. Christchurch: Supervision, 28 Apr 2005.
Reports
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2013) Women moving away from violence: planning it - doing it.Commissioned by Christchurch Women's Refuge and The Family Help Trust. 198.
  • Maidment J., Chilvers D. and Crichton-Hill Y. (2012) Learning to conduct collaborative social work research in the field.Commissioned by Ako Aotearoa.
  • Ministry of Social Development. (2012) Nga Vaka o Kainga Tapu. A Pacific conceptual framework to address family violence in New Zealand..Ministry of Social Development. Commissioned by Ministry of Social Development.
  • Beddoe L., Crichton-Hill Y. and Hunt S. (2004) Recognised New Zealand Qualifications in Social Work. Policy Statement.Commissioned by Social Workers Registration Board.
  • Connolly M., Doolan M., Crichton-Hill Y. and Anglem J. (2002) The State as Caregiver - Research Strategy.Department of Social Work, University of Canterbury. Commissioned by TBA. 26pp.
Other
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2019) Foreword. In Social Work. From theory to practice.: vii-viii. Cambridge, United Kingdom.: Cambridge University Press.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2018) Alcohol. In O Le Taeao Fou. Dawn of a New Day. Pasifika National Strategy Wellingotn: New Zealand Police..
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2018) Families. In O Le Taeao Fou. Dawn of a New Day. Pasifika National Strategy. New Zealand Police Wellington: New Zealand Police. [Report].
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2018) Pacific family violence research series. Wellington: Ministry of Social Development. [Online publication].
  • Crichton-Hill Y. and Aumua L. (2018) Our people and their mindset - capacity and capability. In O Le Taeao Fou. Dawn of a new day. Pasifika national strategy Wellingotn: New Zealand Police..
  • Mafileo T. and Crichton-Hill Y. (2018) Pacific social work and its transformative capability. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work 30(4): 1-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol30iss4id604.
  • Crichton-Hill YI., Maidment J. and Hyslop I. (2016) Creativity and innovation in social work. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work 28(4) New Zealand: Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers.
  • Maidment J. and Crichton-Hill Y. (2016) Inspiring contemporary social work: Latest developments. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work 28(3): 1-3. http://dx.doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol28iss3id249.
  • Maidment J., Hyslop I. and Crichton-Hill Y. (2016) Creativity and innovation in social work. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work 28(4): 1-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol28iss4id289.
  • Crichton-Hill Y. (2015) Foreword.. In Social Work. From theory to practice.: vii-viii. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.
  • Maidment J., Chilvers D. and Crichton-Hill Y. (2013) Practising Research - Teaching and Learning Cards. Ako Aotearoa. [Teaching and Learning Resource].
Theses / Dissertations
  • Crichton-Hill YI. (2017) Stories of Resistance: Women Moving Away from Intimate Partner Violence. University of Canterbury.

Editorial Work

  • Tu Mau Chief Editor ( 2017 - 2018)
  • Tu Mau. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work Co-editor ( 2018 - 2019)

Review and Refereeing

  • Child Welfare: journal of policy, practice and program ( 2011 )
  • Child Welfare: journal of policy, practice and program ( 2011 - 2023)

Affiliations

  • Barnardos (Community Organisation/NGO): Governance Board Member
  • Tangata Atumotu Trust (Community Organisation/NGO): Deputy Chair, Governance Board

Research Projects

  • Evaluation of the Family Group Conference
  • Moving away from violence: women who have ignited change
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