Case studies of community initiatives addressing family violence in refugee and migrant communities Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2011 This research describes the kinds of initiatives that were perceived by community members and service providers as working well in refugee and migrant communities and the…
Family violence in migrant and refugee families and successful models of prevention and intervention: A summary analysis and annotated bibliography Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2011 This annotated bibliography was undertaken as part of developing a research agenda for the ongoing programme of action for the Taskforce for Action on Violence within…
Evidence on Training Opportunities and related training programmes Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2011 Training programmes are the most common form of employment assistance and often the most expensive. They aim to increase foundational and vocational skills so that people…
Towards a better understanding of young people: The introduction of a new risk, needs and strengths assessment tool Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2011 Social Work Now, Issue 47, pages 10-17. Alex was first caught offending at age 11 years. Social services had concerns for the safety and wellbeing of Alex…
Violence in families – the experience and needs of the child Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2011 Social Work Now, Issue 47, pages 27-34. New Zealand is no different from many other countries in the levels of violent and abusive behaviour within households. Most…
Young, Disabled,and Speaking Out Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2011 The Office of Disabilities Issues (ODI) is responsible for preparing the New Zealand report on New Zealand's implementation of the United Nations' Convention on the Rights…
It’s not OK Campaign Phase 3: Helper and influencer survey Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2010 This research was commissioned in order to understand whether, and if so how, attitudes and behaviours relating to the willingness, confidence and capacity to give and/or…
University Entrance changes consultation for the New Zealand Qualifications Authority Last Publication Date: 06 Dec 2010 The Ministry of Youth Development arranged a youth consultation for the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) about proposed changes to the University Entrance standard. The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)…
Recognising and responding to child neglect in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 06 Dec 2010 This report presents research findings on the neglect of children from birth to five years. The report is in two parts. Part A represents the findings…
Disability Rights in Aotearoa New Zealand - 2010 Convention Coalition Report Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2010 The aim of the monitoring project is to provide robust information that Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) and government can use to formulate better disability policy. The project…
