Physical punishment of children in New Zealand : an update. Information sheet
Physical punishment of children in New Zealand : an update. Information sheet
- Wellington, N.Z. : Unicef New Zealand, [2014]
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"Physical punishment of children is again capturing media attention due to Conservative Party Leader Colin Craig’s recent comments regarding the re-introduction of legalised hitting of children. A public debate based on misinformation is not helpful; especially when evidence shows that acceptance of physical punishment increases the risk of child maltreatment. This information sheet corrects some of the misleading claims that are being aired and provides relevant and up-to-date national and international research as the basis for these corrections." (from the Information Sheet)
CHILD ABUSE
CRIMES (SUBSTITUTED SECTION 59) AMENDMENT ACT 2007
DISCIPLINE
LEGISLATION
PARENTING
RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS
NEW ZEALAND
"Physical punishment of children is again capturing media attention due to Conservative Party Leader Colin Craig’s recent comments regarding the re-introduction of legalised hitting of children. A public debate based on misinformation is not helpful; especially when evidence shows that acceptance of physical punishment increases the risk of child maltreatment. This information sheet corrects some of the misleading claims that are being aired and provides relevant and up-to-date national and international research as the basis for these corrections." (from the Information Sheet)
CHILD ABUSE
CRIMES (SUBSTITUTED SECTION 59) AMENDMENT ACT 2007
DISCIPLINE
LEGISLATION
PARENTING
RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS
NEW ZEALAND