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…
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…
Navigating Through Mental Health Services: Perspectives and priorities of family members and mental health services staff Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2011 Navigating the Family Pathway through Mental Health Services is a project which aims to improve the way families supporting a family member, experience mental health services…
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…
The psychosocial consequences of the Canterbury earthquakes Last Publication Date: 10 May 2011 Many people directly experiencing a major natural disaster such as an earthquake will experience psychosocial effects – both individual psychological effects impacting on how people feel…
The Bhutanese Refugee Resettlement Journey Last Publication Date: 01 May 2011 The Bhutanese Refugee Resettlement Research is following a group of Bhutanese refugees from camps in Nepal through to settlement in New Zealand. The research involves three phases…
Improving the Transition: Reducing Social and Psychological Morbidity During Adolescence Last Publication Date: 01 May 2011 The Prime Minister Rt Hon. John Key Parliament Buildings Wellington 6160 9 May 2011 Dear Prime Minister Improving the transition: reducing social and psychological morbidity during adolescence In October 2009 you requested me…
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…
