Becoming Better Helpers: rethinking language to move beyond simplistic responses to women experiencing intimate partner violence Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2015 The prevalence of family violence is a persistent challenge facing New Zealand. Its effects are pervasive, spanning multiple levels: individuals, family/whānau, communities, and society in general.…
Measuring stigma: Attitudes towards social inclusion of people with mental illness within the community: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2015 People who suffer from mental illness not only have to cope with the illness itself, but also with the public stigma and discrimination that is associated…
Evaluation of the NZTE International Growth Fund April 2015 Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2015 Using the International Growth Fund (IGF) to assist high-growth firms to internationalise was one of the actions identified by the government’s Business Growth Agenda as contributing…
Effective Parenting Programmes: What Works Last Publication Date: 30 Mar 2015 Many parenting programmes are effective and support family wellbeing by improving parenting practices and thereby reducing the risks associated with child maltreatment. This review found: There are many…
Stocktake and Needs Analysis of Low Vision Services in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 23 Mar 2015 The Ministry of Health commissioned Litmus Ltd to undertake a stocktake and needs analysis of low vision services in New Zealand conducted in mid-2014. The Ministry…
Inclusive practices for students with special education needs in schools Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2015 This report examines how well students with special education needs are included in New Zealand schools. The report provides an update on progress towards meeting the…
Review of Police Crime Data Last Publication Date: 16 Feb 2015 This is a report of the results of a review of the quality of police crime data undertaken by Statistics NZ at the request of the…
Wider Economic Costs of Obesity to New Zealand Last Publication Date: 12 Feb 2015 This report highlights the impact obesity has on our economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being. At an individual and family level it can affect our income…
Wellbeing for Children's Success at Primary School Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2015 This report documents the findings of ERO's evaluation of how well 159 primary schools reviewed in Term 1 2014 promoted and responded to student wellbeing.
Bullying Prevention and Response Guide: Schools' Awareness and Use Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2015 Children at many schools in New Zealand experience bullying. The Bullying Prevention Advisory Group, set up by the Secretary for Education, has developed a resource called…