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Employer-funded education and training: who receives it?

This paper analyses the level and distribution of employer-funded education and training that employees receive, using data collected by Statistics New Zealand in the first quarter…

Employers of Migrants Survey 2009 – From recruitment to retention

This report presents high-level findings from the 2009 Employers of Migrants survey. The primary objective of the survey is to assess the benefits and issues associated…

Working together to support families of vulnerable children

Social Work Now, Issue 45, pages 20-25. There is a rich history of professionals intervening early and working collaboratively to assist families who are struggling to…

Learning from Tragedy: Homicide within Families in New Zealand 2002-2006

This report provides the first complete picture of homicide within families in New Zealand.

Workers with low literacy or numeracy skills: characteristics, jobs and education and training patterns

This paper examines the characteristics and education and training patterns of adults in employment who have low literacy or numeracy skills. It provides information on: their…

Campaign for Action on Family Violence: Impact of the ‘It’s not ok’ television advertisements

The Ministry of Social Development undertook three surveys between December 2007 and September 2008 to measure the reach and retention of the Campaign for Action on…

Campaign for Action on Family Violence

Family violence is a significant social problem in New Zealand causing economic, social and health problems for victims and witnesses of violence. It is estimated to…

An Innovative Approach to Changing Social Attitudes around Family Violence in New Zealand: Key ideas, insights and lessons learnt

The purpose of this review is to understand and articulate the approach of the campaign and determine how well the campaign is working. In particular, it…

It's Not Ok! Community Study Summary Report

The Campaign for Action on Family Violence (the Campaign) is a community-based social marketing initiative that seeks to change the way New Zealanders think and act…

Attitudes, Values and Beliefs about Violence within Families: 2008 survey findings

This national face-to-face survey included over 2,500 in-home interviews in order to explore attitudes and beliefs about violence towards women, inter-partner violence and child abuse. The…