Practice: The New Zealand Corrections Journal - Volume 5 Issue 1: July 2017 Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2017 Editorial - Dr Peter Johnston What works in correctional rehabilitation? Lessons from 15 years of programme outcomes analysis - Dr Peter Johnston New Zealand prisoners' prior exposure to…
Without Notice: Applications in the Family Court Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2017 This research aims to understand the causes of an increase in without notice COCA applications being filed in the Family Court. Three questions underpinned this research: What…
Household Incomes in New Zealand: trends in indicators of inequality and hardship 1982 to 2016 Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2017 The Household Incomes Report provides information on the material wellbeing of New Zealanders as indicated by their household incomes from all sources from 1982 to 2016. The…
The Impact Of Rising Housing Costs On Accommodation Supplement Recipients Last Publication Date: 28 Jun 2017 This research measures trends in the housing costs and incomes of Accommodation Supplement recipients over the last decade. It was undertaken to inform the Ministry of…
Family Violence Frameworks Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2017 Family violence is a harsh reality for many New Zealanders – we have some of the highest rates in the developed world. The government is committed…
Working Paper on the the Impact of Teen Parent Units on Young Mothers’ Educational Outcomes Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2017 Teen Parent Units (TPUs) aim to improve access to schooling and to promote positive educational outcomes for teenagers who are pregnant or parents. They also provide…
Alternative Action Report Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2017 This research project explored reoffending paterns for youth undertaking Police Alternative Action. It describes changes in the reoffending outcomes observed in 17,317 cases (involving 14,605 distinct children and…
Social Workers in Schools Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2017 This evaluation provides new insights into the Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) initiative. Social workers in Schools (SWiS) is a government-funded, community social work service provided in…
Court User Survey Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2016 This paper summarises the results of the Court User Surveys. The Ministry of Justice commissioned Colmar Brunton to conduct the survey, which is designed to measure…
2016 Benefit System Performance Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2016 This report highlights key dynamics of the benefit system and how they impact long-term benefit dependency. It is the fourth internal actuarial report produced in relation…
