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…
Involving Children and Young People in Research in Educational Settings Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2011 This report examines theory, practice and ethical considerations when involving children and young people as participants in research and evaluation projects. As will become evident throughout…
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…
Survey of off-licence premises in North Shore/Hibiscus Coast: analysis of survey data Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2011 A survey of off-licence premises in the North Shore City Council (NSCC) region and Hibiscus Coast (within Rodney District Council [RDC] boundaries) took place in 2009/2010.…
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…
Auckland District Courts: A new way of working Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2011 The Ministry of Justice has developed a new way of working across the District Courts in Auckland so that it can provide quality, sustainable services in…
Purchasing of cigarettes by under-age youth - Youth Insights Survey 2010: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2011 In the 2010 Youth Insight Survey, 14- to 15-year-olds were asked about purchasing cigarettes. Around three-quarters who had tried to buy cigarettes said that they had…
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…