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Violence in families – the experience and needs of the child

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.…

Towards a better understanding of young people: The introduction of a new risk, needs and strengths assessment tool

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…

Young, Disabled,and Speaking Out

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

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…

Recognising and responding to child neglect in New Zealand

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…

University Entrance changes consultation for the New Zealand Qualifications Authority

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…

Disability Rights in Aotearoa New Zealand - 2010 Convention Coalition Report

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…

Canterbury Youth Quake Consultation (2010)

This report provides an analysis of the findings from a survey and forum with young people in response to the Canterbury earthquake.  The report is intended…

Evaluation of the Safe@home project

The safe @ home pilot project is a collaboration between shine, an Auckland-based NGO, and the Avondale Police.The safe @ home service is delivered by shine…

The Windmill Programme: Thinking outside the square

Social Work Now, Issue 46, page 36-40. Research has shown that children with disabilities struggle to find a place in mainstream social and recreational programmes (Families…