Media Analysis of Family Violence Reporting: October-December 2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 This October-December 2007 Quarterly Media Analysis is the second in a series of four reports for the Campaign for Action on Family Violence. The Ministry of…
Children and Young People: Indicators of Wellbeing in New Zealand 2008 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 This is the second Children and Young People: Indicators of Wellbeing in New Zealand report which we have produced. Government policy, as well as individuals, families,…
Research into Problem Gambling Approaches - Implementation 2004-2007 Last Publication Date: 07 Dec 2007 To develop an evidence base that supports the primary prevention goals of the problem gambling strategic plan 2004-2010, by identifying and recommending a set of effective,…
Review of Neonatal BCG Immunisation Services in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 02 Dec 2007 Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant problem worldwide. Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) immunisation is used in many countries as part of their TB control programme. The efficacy of…
Measuring Health States: The World Health Organization Long Form Health Survey Last Publication Date: 02 Dec 2007 Monitoring the self-reported health status of populations is an important input to health policy. Instruments commonly used to measure health status such as the SF-36 and…
Medicines New Zealand Last Publication Date: 02 Dec 2007 Until now, there has been no overarching policy direction aligning the medicines sector and the systems that govern the regulation, procurement, management and use of medicines.…
Working with vulnerable infants Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 Social Work Now, Issue 38, pages 5-10. Infants are one of the most vulnerable groups of children referred to statutory child welfare systems, a fact research continues…
Te Raukura: Mental Health and Alcohol and other Drugs: Improving outcomes for children and youth Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 Te Raukura: Mental health and alcohol and other drugs: Improving outcomes for children and youth draws together the key issues and priorities that have been identified…
Post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder traits in the child welfare population Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 Social Work Now, Issue 38, pages 29-35. This article focuses on two conditions – post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traits of borderline personality disorder (BPD) –…
Strengthening our engagement with families and understanding practice depth Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 Social Work Now, Issue 38, pages 21-28. Statutory child protection work is often viewed as the sharp end of social work practice, located in a turbulent environment…