Preventing Physical and Psychological Maltreatment of Children in Families Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2008 This report presents a summary of findings from a literature review of selected international and New Zealand research on the physical and psychological abuse of children…
COI Citizens Preschool and Nursery: Collaborations - Teachers and a Family Whānau Support Worker in an Early Childhood Setting Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2008 This report describes the Centre of Innovation (COI) research project carried out by the teacher-researchers of Citizens Preschool and Nursery, Dunedin between 2005 to 2007. This COI…
Pacific Child Health: A paper for the Pacific Health and Disability Action Plan Review Last Publication Date: 02 Feb 2008 This paper, part of the Pacific Health and Disability Plan Review series, brings together available information and evidence about Pacific child health in New Zealand. It: describes the…
Early Childhood Oral Health Last Publication Date: 02 Feb 2008 The key objective of this early childhood oral health toolkit is to suggest a strategy to improve early childhood oral health by identifying children at greatest…
Physical Activity For Healthy, Confident Kids: Guidelines For Sustainable physical activity In School Communities Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 These guidelines will help school communities to plan and provide opportunities for their students to enjoy many physical activity experiences, both within the school curriculum and…
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,…
NEMP Graphs, Tables & Maps Assessment Results 2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 In 2007, the first year of the fourth cycle of national monitoring, three areas were assessed: science, art, and the use of graphs, tables and maps.…
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…
Post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder traits in the child welfare population Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 Social Work Now, Issue 38, pages 29-35. This article focuses on two conditions – post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traits of borderline personality disorder (BPD) –…
Strengthening our engagement with families and understanding practice depth Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 Social Work Now, Issue 38, pages 21-28. Statutory child protection work is often viewed as the sharp end of social work practice, located in a turbulent environment…