Parenting Hearings Programme pilot: Evaluation report Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2009 The Parenting Hearings Programme (PHP) pilot is a new process initiated by the Principal Family Court Judge, Judge P Boshier. It commenced in six courts on…
Issues Paper 01: Separated Parenting- What separating parents need when making care arrangements for their children Last Publication Date: 28 Aug 2009 This Families Commission issues paper discusses the importance of promoting and investing in cooperative parenting and looks at options for change that would provide more equity,…
Effectiveness of Youth Court Supervision Orders: Measures of Re-offending Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2009 This research reports on the effectiveness of Youth Court supervision orders in reducing the frequency and seriousness of re-offending. It was conducted to provide information on…
Evaluation of 'Parenting Through Separation' Programme Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2009 Parental separation is a common occurrence in New Zealand and other western countries. Research indicates that parental separation is often associated with negative outcomes for children…
We’re a Family: A study of how lesbians and gay men are creating and maintaining family in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2009 Lesbians and gay men can face significant challenges as they seek to create and maintain families that include children but in most cases they overcome these…
Who Cares for People with Schizophrenia: Family carers' health, circumstances and adjustment Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2009 Family carers of people with schizophrenia are an important part of the mental health sector landscape, yet there are few studies of representative samples to inform…
2008 Survey of Operational Costs of ECE Services Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2009 This report provides the summary results of the 2008 Survey of Operating Costs for early childhood education (ECE) services.
Te Hohounga: Mai I Te Tirohanga Māori – The Process of Reconciliation: Towards a Māori View - The Delivery of Conduct Problem Services to Māori Last Publication Date: 30 Jun 2009 Te Hohounga: Mai I Te Tirohanga Māori – The Process of Reconciliation: Towards a Māori View - The Delivery of Conduct Problem Services to Māori (Te…
Pathways Through Parental Separation: The experiences of a group of non-resident fathers Last Publication Date: 30 Jun 2009 This study analysed discussions with 20 non-resident fathers to find strategies for supporting fathers through the process of separation. The focus groups revealed that the men…
Death and serious injury from assault of children aged under 5 years in Aotearoa New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2009 The review brings together the findings of international studies. The main finding is that young children who experience serious injury or death come from a small…