From rhetoric to action : (computer file) a case for a comprehensive community-based initiative to improve developmental outcomes for disadvantaged children
Davies, Emma
From rhetoric to action : a case for a comprehensive community-based initiative to improve developmental outcomes for disadvantaged children (computer file) Davies, Emma; Wood, Beth; Stephens, Robert - Wellington Ministry of Social Development 2002 - 20 p. ; computer file : PDF format (112Kb) ; computer file : Microsoft Word format (149Kb) ; computer file : World Wide Web
Social Policy Journal of New Zealand, December 2002, 19: 28-47
This paper proposes that urgent action is needed to reduce child poverty in New Zealand and to action evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes for children who are disadvantaged. In the case of child abuse, it was noted that services for children and families are poorly coordinated. The paper calls for the promotion of the development of child-centred policies that will help to eliminate the conditions that create poverty. A community-based Sure Start initiative is described that was introduced in England. The authors argue that a similarly based programme implemented here in New Zealand would go a long way towards achieving improved outcomes for young children.
nz
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CHILD POVERTY
COMMUNITY ACTION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SOCIAL POLICY
From rhetoric to action : a case for a comprehensive community-based initiative to improve developmental outcomes for disadvantaged children (computer file) Davies, Emma; Wood, Beth; Stephens, Robert - Wellington Ministry of Social Development 2002 - 20 p. ; computer file : PDF format (112Kb) ; computer file : Microsoft Word format (149Kb) ; computer file : World Wide Web
Social Policy Journal of New Zealand, December 2002, 19: 28-47
This paper proposes that urgent action is needed to reduce child poverty in New Zealand and to action evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes for children who are disadvantaged. In the case of child abuse, it was noted that services for children and families are poorly coordinated. The paper calls for the promotion of the development of child-centred policies that will help to eliminate the conditions that create poverty. A community-based Sure Start initiative is described that was introduced in England. The authors argue that a similarly based programme implemented here in New Zealand would go a long way towards achieving improved outcomes for young children.
nz
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CHILD POVERTY
COMMUNITY ACTION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SOCIAL POLICY