Evaluation case study: A process evaluation of the children's mentoring programme at Pillars Christchurch Last Publication Date: 04 May 2017 This case study explains the process evaluation undertaken with Pillars in Christchurch on their mentoring programme for children with a caregiver in prison. The purpose was…
State of Care 2017: A focus on Oranga Tamariki's secure residences Last Publication Date: 01 May 2017 From July 2016 to March 2017, we found that Child, Youth and Family (CYF) residences generally met the standards that are required by the Optional Protocol…
Extending their language - expanding their world: Children’s oral language (birth-8 years) Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2017 Research evidence shows early in a child’s life is a critical time in terms of the rapid language development that takes place, particularly in the first…
Review of the National Depression Initiative: The Journal and Depression Website Last Publication Date: 14 Oct 2016 In 2016 the AUT Centre for eHealth completed a review of the online self management tool The Journal and the depression.org.nz
An evaluation of Stand Children's Services: Children's Villages Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2016 Until recently children with behavioural and social needs were referred to and attended one of six health camps situated across New Zealand. Each of the six health…
Review of evidence for primary prevention of child abuse and neglect (including child sexual abuse) Last Publication Date: 22 Aug 2016 This report summarises the evidence in relation to what works for the primary prevention of child abuse and neglect (CAN) including child sexual abuse (CSA) with…
Understanding the Classification System: New Zealanders' Views Last Publication Date: 30 Jun 2016 We commissioned Colmar Brunton to carry out a survey of the public’s views about, and understanding of, the classification system - and about New Zealanders' changing…
Childhood Sexual Abuse and Alcohol Use Disorder Last Publication Date: 20 Jun 2016 Childhood sexual abuse can have significant short- and long-term effects, including the subsequent development of alcohol use disorder. This report is an evidence-based guide on the association between…
State of Care 2016 Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2016 State of Care 2016 is an annual report based on our independent monitoring of Child, Youth and Family’s policies, practices and services. It includes feedback from…
Modernising Child Protection in New Zealand: Learning from system reforms in other jurisdictions Last Publication Date: 16 May 2016 Child maltreatment and the provision of effective child care and protection services are a topical issue worldwide. Child care and protection services are focused on responding…