Towards a better understanding of young people: The introduction of a new risk, needs and strengths assessment tool Published: 01 Apr 2011 Social Work Now, Issue 47, pages 10-17. Alex was first caught offending at age 11 years. Social services had concerns for the safety and wellbeing of Alex…
Preventing Child Neglect in New Zealand: Summary report Published: 01 Oct 2011 Social Work Now, Issue 48, pages 18-24. Neglect is a serious form of child maltreatment that is at least as damaging as physical or sexual abuse in…
Paths of Victory: Victory Village (Victory Primary School and Victory Community Health Centre) – A case study Published: 29 Nov 2010 This case study research project explores the innovative practices and outcomes associated with the convergence of health, education, social and community development goals at Victory Village.…
Issues Paper 01: Separated Parenting- What separating parents need when making care arrangements for their children Published: 28 Aug 2009 This Families Commission issues paper discusses the importance of promoting and investing in cooperative parenting and looks at options for change that would provide more equity,…
Our views matter: Children and young people talk about solutions to poverty Published: 01 Dec 2012 Feedback from 278 children and young people from throughout New Zealand about their experiences of living in low socio-economic communities and their views on solutions to…
More than an apple a day: Children’s right to good health Published: 01 Jun 2006 Health is one of the key areas affecting a child’s development, with repercussions for almost every other area of life including education, employment, justice and family…
Living at the cutting edge Published: 01 Aug 2007 Living at the cutting edge: women’s experiences of protection orders.
Wellbeing for Children's Success at Primary School Published: 01 Feb 2015 This report documents the findings of ERO's evaluation of how well 159 primary schools reviewed in Term 1 2014 promoted and responded to student wellbeing.
Literature Review on Oral Health in Preschoolers Published: 01 May 2015 Oral health is a major public health issue affecting all population groups. Poor oral health during childhood is directly associated with poor oral health outcomes in…
Outdoor Recreation: Research Series Published: 01 Jan 2014 This new research series page contains research on Sport New Zealand commissioned research on outdoor recreation. It includes the outdoor recreation research agenda 2011, and research stocktake/synthesis…
