Practice: the New Zealand Corrections Journal - Volume 4 Issue 1 Last Publication Date: 15 Aug 2016 The New Zealand Department of Corrections is in an enviable position internationally to deliver a world-leading correctional system. We have a clear understanding of our offender…
Comorbid substance use disorders and mental health disorders among New Zealand prisoners Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2016 A study of New Zealand prisoners conducted by the Department of Corrections in 1999 showed that up to 70 percent had drug and/or alcohol problems and…
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…
In Focus: Modernising Child Protection in New Zealand: Learning from system reforms in other jurisdictions Last Publication Date: 12 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…
Postnatal Depression in New Zealand: Findings from the 2015 New Mothers’ Mental Health Survey Last Publication Date: 01 May 2016 The purpose of this report is to add to current knowledge around postnatal depression (PND) in New Zealand by providing an indication of PND prevalence as…
Literature review – research into the effectiveness of self defence programmes for girls as a sexual violence and family violence prevention strategy Last Publication Date: 01 May 2016 The Ministry of Social Development has funded self defence classes for school-age girls since 2001, primarily through the Women’s Self Defence Network – Wāhine Toa. The…
Skills for Safety – Evaluation Report Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2016 The Ministry of Social Development has funded self defence classes for school-age girls since 2001, primarily through the Women’s Self Defence Network – Wāhine Toa. The…
Impact of the Family Start Home Visiting Programme on Outcomes for Mothers and Children: A Quasi-Experimental Study Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2016 Family Start workers make regular home visits and, using a structured program, seek to improve parenting capability and practice. Workers also actively work to promote breastfeeding,…
CEDAW - Eighth Periodic Report by the Government of New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 Minister for Women Louise Upston has submitted the Government’s latest report to the United Nations on New Zealand’s efforts to eliminate discrimination against women. New Zealand…
Practice: The New Zealand Corrections Journal: Volume 3 Issue 2: December 2015 - Evidence based practice Last Publication Date: 11 Dec 2015 Contents Twenty years of Corrections - The evolution of offender rehabilitation - Dr Peter Johnston The High Risk Personality Programme - Revised: An evaluation report - Dr Nick…