Murder / manslaughter convictions of youth 2002 - 2009 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 This report presents information on the youth (people aged under 17) convicted of murder or manslaughter since 2002. Analysis shows that there have been very few…
Reconviction Patterns of offenders managed in the community: A 60-months follow-up analysis Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 This report is the second in a series of reports which summarise patterns of reconviction (over 5 years) amongst almost 35000 offenders who started community sentences…
Omnibus Survey Report One year on: Public attitudes and New Zealand’s child discipline law Last Publication Date: 14 Nov 2008 Public attitudes and New Zealand's child discipline law
Reconviction patterns of released prisoners: A 48-months follow-up analysis Last Publication Date: 15 Sep 2008 Reducing re-offending is an important outcome objective for most correctional services. As such, measures of recidivism, particularly reconviction and re-imprisonment rates, are key indicators of those…
Reconviction patterns of released prisoners: A 60-months follow-up analysis Last Publication Date: 15 Sep 2008 I am pleased to introduce this report as it provides a wealth of information on re-offending patterns amongst released prisoners. The statistical information in this report is…
Viewing Violence: Audience Perceptions of Violent Content in Audio-Visual Entertainment Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2008 This qualitative research explores audience perceptions of violence in audio-visual entertainment. The conception and planning of the study was informed by several significant earlier studies, including UK…
Evaluation of the Whanganui-a-Tara Courts and Health (WATCH) Project Last Publication Date: 20 Aug 2008 The Whanganui-a-Tara Courts and Health (WATCH) Project was implemented from October 2006 to March 2007 to reduce repeat offending and improve health outcomes for young adult…
Connecting Diverse Communities - Report on 2007/2008 Public Engagement Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2008 This report summarises the findings of the ‘Connecting Diverse Communities’ public engagement process. This process involved fifteen meetings held throughout New Zealand between August and November…
Evaluation of Community Youth Programmes: Executive summary report Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2008 This report provides a summary and discussion of the key findings from evaluations of five Community Youth Programmes. The programmes were funded by the Ministry of…
Maori Offenders and Home Detention: Analysis of a One-Year Cohort Last Publication Date: 13 Jun 2008 In 2006 the Department of Corrections was directed by the Government to investigate the use of Home Detention with respect to differences in the rate at…
