Acceptability of smoking in outdoor places where children go: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2011 In 2010, around three in four (76%) people agreed that smoking should be banned in all outdoor places where children go, an increase from 2008. In…
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…
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…
Targeting Smokers: Better Help for Smokers to Quit Last Publication Date: 14 Apr 2011 In July 2009 the Government showed its commitment to helping smokers to quit by introducing a health target of "Better Help for Smokers to Quit" The health…
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…
Public opinion about tobacco control regulation: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2011 Smoking is a complex issue that requires comprehensive approaches to help change behaviours. These approaches include legislation and policy changes, enforcement, health promotion and cessation support.…
What’s on the Horizon? The Next Five Years and Beyond: An environmental scan Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2011 This environmental scan describes major drivers likely to shape New Zealand over the next five years and beyond. It aims to inform the development of New…
Changing public attitudes about smoking: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2011 In 2010, around four in five (79%) people agreed that smoking was a real problem in New Zealand, regardless of demographic background. Agreement was higher in…
ALAC Alcohol Monitor 2009-10 Last Publication Date: 14 Jan 2011 This report updates the previous drinking behaviours reports produced for ALAC covering the 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09 periods. The 2008-09 year saw a change in…