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…
What Works: Going digital to deliver wellbeing services to young people? Insights from e-tools supporting youth mental health and parenting Last Publication Date: 30 Jun 2016 From online programmes to serious games, video teleconferencing and text counselling, digital platforms lend themselves to providing preventive and self-managed care options. Commonly cited benefits include…
Ngā Rāhui Hau Kura (Suicide Mortality Review Committee Feasibility Study 2014–15) Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2016 In September 2013, the Ministry of Health contracted the Health Quality & Safety Commission to trial suicide mortality review, an action contained in the New Zealand…
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…
State of Care 2016 Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2016 State of Care 2016 is an annual report based on our independent monitoring of Child, Youth and Family’s policies, practices and services. It includes feedback from…
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…
Public sector accountability through raising concerns Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2016 The theme for our 2014/15 work programme was Governance and accountability. Our dedication to transparency and accountability helps to make our country’s public sector management special. Public…
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,…
Formative Evaluation of Sore Throat Clinics Last Publication Date: 23 Dec 2015 Rheumatic fever can be prevented by prompt diagnosis of a Group A streptococcal (GAS) throat infection and treatment with antibiotics. The Rheumatic Fever Prevention Programme aims…
Methodology Report 2014/15: New Zealand Health Survey Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2015 This methodology report details the procedures and protocols followed to ensure the New Zealand Health Survey produces the high-quality and robust data expected of official statistics. Included…
