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...
Beyond Zero Tolerance Published: 01 Oct 2005 If New Zealand wants to move beyond zero tolerance for family violence, we must actively foster and promote healthy relationships across all levels and sectors of...
Overview of Māori teen pregnancy Published: 07 Dec 2011 This review is a part of a broader research project being undertaken by the Families Commission in relation to teenage pregnancy and ‘repeat’ teenage pregnancy. The...
Caring for Kids: Parents' views on out-of-school services and care Published: 01 May 2011 This Families Commission report responds to the Minister of Social Development’s request (letter of expectation, March 2010) that the Families Commission undertake research on what parents...
Heart and Head: Explanation of the meaning of fatherhood Published: 02 Dec 2009 Fatherhood is increasingly being recognised in a growing body of national and international research that primarily describes the roles and functions of fathers. This study focused...
Growing research in practice (GRIP): An innovative partnership model Published: 01 Jan 2008 Growing Research in Practice (GRIP) was an innovative partnership programme which aimed to help develop a culture of enquiry among practitioners in social service agencies in Auckland...
Background Papers: Māori Medium Initial Teacher Education Outcomes (2012) Published: 01 Nov 2012 This introduction examines the broad issues underpinning these two papers. The global context of education for Indigenous peoples is described, followed by the local context in...
Māori women CEOs: A glimpse of the future? Published: 30 May 2013 This research seeks to actively honour, celebrate the contributions, and affirm the mana of Māori women chief executive officers.
