Science: Reports
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Understanding the motivations of fleeing drivers: Media influences
(NZ Police, 2021)The New Zealand Police (‘NZ Police’) contracted the research team to deliver two pieces of research on fleeing driver events. The focus of this report is on the first piece of research, which aimed to identify and outline ... -
Understanding the motivations of fleeing drivers: Individual factors
(NZ Police, 2021)The New Zealand Police (‘NZ Police’) contracted the research team to deliver two pieces of research on fleeing driver events. The focus of this report is on the first piece of research, which aimed to identify and outline ... -
Evaluation of the Family Violence Courts
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Evaluation of the Family Start programme: Synthesis of process and impact evaluation findings
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Factitious disorder imposed on another: Literature scan
(Oranga Tamariki, 2021)Purpose The purpose of this literature scan is to provide up-to-date information on what is known about children and young people affected by Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA; previously known as Munchausen ... -
A theory of change informed pre-/post-course mixed-methods evaluation of the Toolbox parenting courses. An evaluation research report for the Parenting Place
(2020)As a follow-up to the 2018 Toolbox retrospective study and the development of the Theory of Change Model for Toolbox, the research and evaluation team designed a small evaluation and customer satisfaction survey for all ... -
Response to the policy question “How can innovation in the way we use information and emerging technologies help biodiversity thrive?”
(2021)The challenge is to identify solutions to problems, not just participate in a process that shifts harm and defers solutions. Our response is provided in the spirit of wanting to help to restore and sustain “the mauri ... -
Evaluation of the Family Start programme: Report on findings of the impact evaluation
(Oranga Tamariki, 2021)The purpose of this impact evaluation was to assess the impact that Family Start participation is having on the wellbeing of New Zealand children and their whānau. The evaluation examined a range of health, educational, ... -
Support for children and young people who are victims/survivors of sexual violence or display harmful sexual behaviour
(Oranga Tamariki, 2020)The purpose of this evidence brief is to provide a high-level overview of contemporary evidence and research into best practice mainstream services for children and young people aged under 18 years who are victims/survivors ... -
Resilience framework and guidelines for practice
(2012)This document reviews research-based understandings of the concept of resilience. A conceptual model is developed which identifies a number of the factors that influence individual and household resilience. Guided by the ... -
Evaluation of the Earthquake Support Coordination Service
(2013)The Canterbury earthquakes, which started with the 7.1 magnitude event on September 4, 2010, caused significant damage in the region. The September 4 earthquakes brought substantial damage to land, buildings, and infrastructure, ... -
Motivational Interviewing Training: Programme Evaluation
(2014)Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative conversation for building and strengthening motivation to change, which has been found to be effective in promoting behaviour change across a wide range of behaviours. The ... -
Motivational Interviewing in Child, Youth and Family Residences: Case Leaders' Experiences, Appraisal and Skill Level, and the Barriers to Implementation
(2015)Motivational Interviewing(MI) is “a collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to change” (Miller & Rollnick, 2012, p.12). Utilised as a preparation tool to increase ... -
Motivational Interviewing within Work and Income: Interim Report Analysis of Group Data from the Lower South Island
(2020)In summary, the current study highlights the potential for MI training of Work and Income staff to improve their relational and technical skills. Improved relational skills will improve the working alliance between Work ... -
Motivational Interviewing within Work and Income: Interim Report Analysis of Single Case Data from the Lower South Island
(2020)The current study highlights the potential of motivational interviewing training for Work and Income staff to improve their relational and technical skills in MI. Improved relational skills will improve the working ... -
Soft Infrastructure for Hard Times: Collaborative Planning for the (Re)Building of Better Homes, Towns and Cities
(National Science Challenge, 2019)Disaster recovery involves the restoration, repair and rejuvenation of both hard and soft infrastructure. In this report we present observationsfrom seven case studies of collaborative planning from post-earthquake ...