Conduct Problems Best Practice Report Published: 01 Mar 2009 This report was prepared by the Advisory Group on Conduct Problems (AGCP) on the prevention, treatment and management of conduct problems in children and young people. The...
Work, Family and Parenting Published: 01 Jul 2006 This research report provides a descriptive picture of the reciprocal relationship between paid work and family life and raising children. Specifically, it provides insight into the...
Recognising and responding to child neglect in New Zealand Published: 06 Dec 2010 This report presents research findings on the neglect of children from birth to five years. The report is in two parts. Part A represents the findings...
Children and Young People: Indicators of Wellbeing in New Zealand 2008 Published: 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,...
Moving towards meeting all needs: Lisa Hema reviews developments in youth justice Published: 01 Aug 2006 Social Work Now, Issue 34, pages 17-20. The Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989 (CYP&F Act) was born out of a social environment which included...
Working with vulnerable infants Published: 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...
Youth in Employment in Auckland consultation for Work and Income (2009) Published: 15 May 2009 Youth unemployment is a priority area for Government. Young people need as much opportunity and assistance to help them find employment as possible. In the current...
Focusing on the child: Redressing neglect in child protection Published: 01 Oct 2011 Social Work Now, issue 48, pages 25-32. Children and young people are vital members of families, communities, and society, and ultimately of future generations. As such they...
The Campaign for Action on Family Violence. Effective social marketing: complex issues and innovative practice Published: 01 Aug 2009 Family violence is a significant social problem in New Zealand causing poor economic, social and health outcomes for victims and witnesses of violence. The economic cost...
Bullying – what is it, and what works to prevent it? An overview of approaches that have been effective in preventing bullying in New Zealand Schools Published: 19 Mar 2013 Bullying among children and young people is a significant problem in New Zealand. A study conducted in 2008 by the International Association for the Evaluation of...
