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Child abuse prevention : the health sector's contribution to the 'strengthening families' initiative : the public health issues, 1995-1996 Public Health Group, Ministry of Health - Wellington Ministry of Health 1996 - 68 p. ; computer file : PDF format (303Kb)

This report examines child abuse prevention within the public health sphere, including interagency collaboration approaches and public policy developments, delivery and monitoring. The report discusses targeted outcomes, such as factors associated with child abuse in New Zealand and among Maori. It also highlights the public health policy issues of the 'Strengthening Families' initiative, 'Priorities for Child Health in New Zealand' and 'Tamariki Ora'. Other issues examined include public health programme effectiveness, health and education sector services and programmes, Maori-based programmes and services, and workforce development. Further information is provided on research and information issues regarding recording, statistics and risk factors associated with child abuse.

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ISBN: 0478094590

Subjects--Topical Terms:
CHILD ABUSE
CHILD NEGLECT
CHILDREN
EDUCATION
FAMILIES
HEALTH SERVICES
HEALTH
INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION
INTERVENTION
JUSTICE
MENTAL HEALTH
POLICY
MĀORI
PASIFIKA
YOUNG PEOPLE
PREVENTION

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
NEW ZEALAND

Dewey Class. No.: 362.767 CHI