Donna Swift
Dr Donna Swift wins Sonja Davies Peace Award for her work in girls’ violence
Donna Swift is a social anthropologist, reseacher and educator, from the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology. Donna recently won the Sonja Davies Peace Award for her work in the area of girls… Audio
The Girls Project
A project is under way to investigate how and why young girls use violence. Audio
More women being put in prison for violent offending
The Sunday Star Times reports that from 2009 to last year the number of female prisoners increased by 27 per cent. Social anthropologist Dr Donna Swift has been studying trends surrounding violence by… Audio
Study into female anti social behaviour
A landmark two year study into female anti -social behaviour has found violence is flourishing thanks to technology and an increasing acceptance of verbal and physical aggression among both boys and… Audio
Warning about growing culture of "girl fighting"
The country's first study into "girl fighting" warns of a flourishing culture amongst teens of put-downs and intimidation that is going to lead to more violence. Audio
Study on violence and drinking among teen girls
Social Anthropolgist, Donna Swift is undertaking major study on teen girls. Audio
Girl's Violence
Violent girls are increasingly making the headlines, with new ways of bullying, fighting and peer group pressure. Audio