Parents as First Teachers Evaluation Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2011 Parents as First Teachers (PAFT) is a low-intensity home visitation programme for parents with children pre-birth through to three years of age. In New Zealand, it…
Progress report on the development of a Victims Code Last Publication Date: 05 Oct 2011 This paper seeks Cabinet's agreement to align the timing of Cabinet's approval of a draft Victims Code with the Victims of Crime Reform Bill, so that…
Focusing on the child: Redressing neglect in child protection Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2011 Social Work Now, issue 48, pages 25-32. Children and young people are vital members of families, communities, and society, and ultimately of future generations. As such they…
Preventing Child Neglect in New Zealand: Summary report Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2011 Social Work Now, Issue 48, pages 18-24. Neglect is a serious form of child maltreatment that is at least as damaging as physical or sexual abuse in…
Working together to protect children in cases of neglect: Complexity and the four ‘Cs’ Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2011 Social Work Now, Issue 48, pages 10-17. Child neglect is one of the most insidious and damaging forms of maltreatment, having serious long-term consequences on the health…
Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori: Pāngarau Research Project Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2011 In this research project undertaken by the University of Waikato three schools were selected as case studies to provide information about professional development they were involved…
Review of the sentence of home detention 2007-2011 Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2011 The sentence of home detention was introduced in November 2007. This sentence may only be imposed where the court would otherwise have imposed a short-term sentence of…
Early Intervention Support and Vulnerable Families and Whānau Last Publication Date: 21 Sep 2011 This paper reports on the Families Commission’s work on early intervention with a focus on early intervention and support for vulnerable families and whānau. Families and whānau…
A literature review: Prevention and possibilities, a focus on children and youth Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2011 This review explores prevention in relation to mental health and addiction and highlights the challenges around sustainability and funding. The literature review provides an overview of…
Inquiry Report: Government planning and support for housing on Māori land. Ngā whakatakotoranga kaupapa me te tautoko a te Kāwanatanga ki te hanga whare i runga i te whenua Māori Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2011 Multiply-owned Māori land accounts for between 4% and 6% of land in New Zealand. Not all of this land is in remote rural locations – it…
