Research into adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among children and families in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 11 Apr 2019 This research was funded by the Ministry of Social Development’s Children and Families Research Fund. Two research reports: Adverse childhood experiences and school readiness outcomes: Results from the…
Intentions and decisions about early childhood education: Understanding the determinants and dynamics of households’ early intentions and decisions about ECE and childcare from birth to age two – Research report Last Publication Date: 07 Mar 2019 This research has been funded by the Ministry of Social Development’s Children and Families Research Fund. The University of Auckland and Ministry of Education study looks into…
NZ Youth and Porn Last Publication Date: 05 Dec 2018 Most young people in New Zealand have seen pornography. One in four young people first saw porn by the age of 12. Three out of four…
Growing Up in New Zealand: Transition to school Last Publication Date: 15 Jun 2018 This research is part of the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal study. The purpose of the study is to provide evidence about what shapes children's…
It’s never too early, never too late: A discussion paper on preventing youth offending in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 12 Jun 2018 This is the second report in a series of discussion papers exploring factors that have led New Zealand to have a high incarceration rate, with this…
2016 Youth Insights Survey Information and Methods Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2018 The Youth Insights Survey (YIS) is a nationwide paper-based survey of Year 10 students (14 to 15 year-olds) conducted in schools every two years. The YIS…
Evaluation of restorative practice - A positive behaviour for learning programme Last Publication Date: 31 May 2018 The Positive Behaviour for Learning Restorative Practice programme aims to build respectful, positive relationships within the school community. This programme was rolled out to 20 pilot…
