Examining the prosecution systems of England and Wales, Canada, Australia and Scotland Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2011 As part of the Review of Public Prosecution Services in New Zealand, the Ministry of Justice Secretariat was asked to provide the Independent Reviewer, John Spencer,…
The involvement of alcohol consumption in the deaths of children and young people in New Zealand during the years 2005–2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2011 While it is commonly accepted that alcohol misuse is harmful, very little is known about the effects of alcohol on the lives of children in New…
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…
Low speed runover mortality report Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2011 In its Fifth Report to the Minister of Health (2009), the Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee (CYMRC) noted that systems to review non-traffic deaths are…
Family Violence Risk Assessment: Review of international research Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2011 This review has been undertaken for New Zealand Police. Its purpose is to provide an overview of the international academic research and best practice literature on…
New Zealand Police Workplace Survey results 2011 Last Publication Date: 18 Jul 2011 Over the past few years the NZ Police Workplace Survey has helped provide valuable insight into the climate of our organisation. It has provided a focus…
Addressing the Drivers of Crime for Māori Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2011 The Government’s work to address the Drivers of Crime is co-led by the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Māori Affairs. Te Puni Kōkiri is…
Reoffending analysis for restorative justice cases: 2008 and 2009 Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2011 Restorative justice is a process for resolving crime that focuses on redressing the harm done to victims, while holding offenders to account. In the New Zealand…
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…
