Reoffending analysis for restorative justice cases: 2008 and 2009 Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2011 Restorative justice is a process for resolving crime that focuses on redressing the harm done to victims, while holding offenders to account. In the New Zealand…
Labour market returns to further education for working adults Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2011 The Department of Labour (DoL) has released a report that investigates the effects of non-degree, provider-based tertiary education on the earnings of older learners. This study…
ALL (Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey) Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2011 The Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) Survey is an investigation of the distribution of certain skills (such as literacy, numeracy, and document interpretation) among the…
The Bhutanese Refugee Resettlement Journey Last Publication Date: 01 May 2011 The Bhutanese Refugee Resettlement Research is following a group of Bhutanese refugees from camps in Nepal through to settlement in New Zealand. The research involves three phases…
ASD guideline supplementary paper: pharmacological interventions Last Publication Date: 01 May 2011 This is a paper the provides supplementary evidence and recommendations to do with the pharmacological interventions: melatonin, aripiprazole and citalopram.The paper should be read as part…
Improving the Transition: Reducing Social and Psychological Morbidity During Adolescence Last Publication Date: 01 May 2011 The Prime Minister Rt Hon. John Key Parliament Buildings Wellington 6160 9 May 2011 Dear Prime Minister Improving the transition: reducing social and psychological morbidity during adolescence In October 2009 you requested me…
Targeting Smokers: Better Help for Smokers to Quit Last Publication Date: 14 Apr 2011 In July 2009 the Government showed its commitment to helping smokers to quit by introducing a health target of "Better Help for Smokers to Quit" The health…
Targeting Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Last Publication Date: 02 Apr 2011 In July 2009 the Government demonstrated its commitment to reducing the incidence and disease impact of diabetes and CVD by introducing a health target of 'Better…
Towards a better understanding of young people: The introduction of a new risk, needs and strengths assessment tool Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2011 Social Work Now, Issue 47, pages 10-17. Alex was first caught offending at age 11 years. Social services had concerns for the safety and wellbeing of Alex…
Violence in families – the experience and needs of the child Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2011 Social Work Now, Issue 47, pages 27-34. New Zealand is no different from many other countries in the levels of violent and abusive behaviour within households. Most…
