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…
Future Directions for a Māori Dental Therapy Workforce Last Publication Date: 02 Mar 2011 The aim of this research project was to collate information on the status of the Māori dental therapy workforce, and analyse the needs of this workforce…
Targeting Immunisation: increased immunisation Last Publication Date: 02 Mar 2011 Since August 2007, increased immunisation has been a health target. In July 2009, the Government showed its commitment to immunisation by making it one of six…
Traditional Māori Parenting: An Historical Review of Literature of Traditional Māori Child Rearing Practices in Pre-European Times Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2011 An historical review of literature of traditional Māori child rearing practices in pre-European time This report researches the traditional, pre-European settlement, Māori child rearing and parenting practices,…
Through their lens: An inquiry into non parental education and care of infants and toddlers Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2011 This paper reports on an inquiry into the impact being enrolled in formal non-parental early childhood services has on children’s wellbeing and makes recommendations on service…
Quality early childhood education for under-two-year-olds: What should it look like? A literature review Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2011 Recent years have seen increasing participation of under-two-year-olds in early childhood education. This literature review draws together relevant research evidence to better understand what quality early…
Immunisation Audience Research Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2011 Immunisation is one of the Government's six Health Targets, with the health sector seeking to have 95% of all New Zealand two-year-olds fully immunised by 2012.…
Parent and caregivers perceptions and attitudes towards children's physical activity and physical education: Results of a NZ primary schools physical activity project Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2010 A pilot physical activity project was trialled in 15 primary schools in Christchurch and Auckland, New Zealand, with the aim to increase the quality and quantity…
Reconviction Rates of Sex Offenders: Five year follow-up study Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2010 The current study is intended to assist the Department of Corrections in meeting its strategic objectives regarding the management and rehabilitation of offenders. It provides straightforward…
