A Review of Research on Sexual Violence in Audio-Visual Media Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2009 The Classification Office commissioned researchers from Victoria University to conduct a literature review focusing on research conducted in the 1990s or later. The review grouped together…
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…
Plan of Action to Prevent People Trafficking Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2009 People trafficking is difficult to detect as the modus operandi of traffickers and trafficking syndicates is thought to evolve in response to efforts to eradicate the…
Self-represented litigants Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2009 Concern has grown in recent years about individuals appearing in court without representation. This has led to research in the United States, Canada, Australia and the…
Ageing New Zealand: The growing reliance on migrant caregivers Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2009 Caring for the elderly is perceived to be a relatively low skilled, low paid and a lowstatus vocation. This makes it difficult to attract people, especially…
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…
