Working together to protect children in cases of neglect: Complexity and the four ‘Cs’ Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2011 Social Work Now, Issue 48, pages 10-17. Child neglect is one of the most insidious and damaging forms of maltreatment, having serious long-term consequences on the health…
Northland Youth Voices Consultation Report Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2011 The “Northland Youth Voices” project was commissioned by the Northland Intersectoral Forum (NIF) to provide information that would help it deliver on its strategic priority of…
Conduct Problems: Effective Programmes for 8-12 Year Olds Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2011 This report was prepared by the Advisory Group on Conduct Problems (AGCP) on the prevention, treatment and management of conduct problems in children aged 8-12 years…
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…
Human Rights and Prisons Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2011 This literature review examines human rights issues relating to New Zealand prisons, primarily in relation to the period 2004-2010. The period has been one of significant…
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…
Tracking Equality at Work for Disabled People Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2011 Disabled people in New Zealand find that getting a decent job is one of their most significant challenges. New Zealand’s leadership role in the development of…
Tracking Equality at Work Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2011 The world of work has changed dramatically in our lifetimes. Globalisation, economic recession, technological advances, security of tenure, the rise of knowledge work and the decline…
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…
