Comorbid substance use disorders and mental health disorders among New Zealand prisoners Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2016 A study of New Zealand prisoners conducted by the Department of Corrections in 1999 showed that up to 70 percent had drug and/or alcohol problems and…
Modernising Child Protection in New Zealand: Learning from system reforms in other jurisdictions Last Publication Date: 16 May 2016 Child maltreatment and the provision of effective child care and protection services are a topical issue worldwide. Child care and protection services are focused on responding…
In Focus: Modernising Child Protection in New Zealand: Learning from system reforms in other jurisdictions Last Publication Date: 12 May 2016 Child maltreatment and the provision of effective child care and protection services are a topical issue worldwide. Child care and protection services are focused on responding…
CEDAW - Eighth Periodic Report by the Government of New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 Minister for Women Louise Upston has submitted the Government’s latest report to the United Nations on New Zealand’s efforts to eliminate discrimination against women. New Zealand…
Practice: The New Zealand Corrections Journal: Volume 3 Issue 2: December 2015 - Evidence based practice Last Publication Date: 11 Dec 2015 Contents Twenty years of Corrections - The evolution of offender rehabilitation - Dr Peter Johnston The High Risk Personality Programme - Revised: An evaluation report - Dr Nick…
Measuring the effectiveness of ‘whole-of-system’ response to prevent family violence Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2015 The Social Policy Evaluation and Research Unit (Superu) commissioned the Institute of Environmental Science and Research Limited (ESR) to develop and test a systems approach to…
Women's Experiences of Re-offending and Rehabilitation Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2015 This research was focused on the narratives of a group of women in New Zealand who had served sentences managed by the Department of Corrections, had…
Family justice system: Evaluation of Family Dispute Resolution service and mandatory self-representation Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2015 In March 2014 changes were made to how the family justice system (FJS) works. The Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) service is one of the major features…
Exploring Security of Tenure Through Co-Design Last Publication Date: 15 Sep 2015 Renting was previously a stepping stone between living with your parents and home-ownership. For some, renting is a strategic choice; giving them flexibility and the freedom…
Vulnerable Temporary Migrant Workers: Hospitality industry Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2015 In 2013, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) commenced a programme of research on vulnerable temporary migrant workers. The first phase involved a review…