Recent Trends in illegal Drug Use in New Zealand, 2005 - 2007 Last Publication Date: 08 Feb 2008 The IDMS was established in 2005 to provide ongoing and timely information on changes in drug use and drug-related harm in New Zealand. It is conducted…
The New Zealand Non-profit Sector in Comparative Perspective Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 Aotearoa New Zealand has a strong non-profit sector, with rich historical traditions, and it is evolving and growing in importance in Aotearoa New Zealand society. At…
Evaluation of the Christchurch city one-way door intervention Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 The Christchurch Central Business District (CBD) Alcohol Accord (Alcohol Accord) was implemented from October 2006 to March 2007 to reduce alcohol-related violence and crime in the…
Local Authority Election Statistics 2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 This report presents the election statistics for district, city and regional council, distict health board and licensing trust elections held in the three week period ending…
The Social Report 2008 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 The Social Report uses a set of statistical indicators to monitor trends across 10 "domains”, or areas of people’s lives. Together these domains provide a picture…
Report of the Public Advisory Group on Restructuring and Redundancy Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 As required, this report assesses the adequacy of redundancy laws and provisions and recommends options for addressing perceived gaps and issues with existing laws and policy…
Reconviction patterns of offenders managed in the community: A 48-months follow-up analysis Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 This report summarises patterns of reconviction and imprisonment, over a 48 months period, amongst almost 35,000 offenders who started community sentences (Supervision, Community Work) and orders…
Children and Young People: Indicators of Wellbeing in New Zealand 2008 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 This is the second Children and Young People: Indicators of Wellbeing in New Zealand report which we have produced. Government policy, as well as individuals, families,…
Working with vulnerable infants Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 Social Work Now, Issue 38, pages 5-10. Infants are one of the most vulnerable groups of children referred to statutory child welfare systems, a fact research continues…
BES Case Study 6: Improve student attendance and engagement by improving the social and emotional environment: restorative justice Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 The best evidence syntheses (BESs) bring together research evidence about ‘what works’ for diverse (all) learners in education. Recent BESs each include a number of cases…