TY  - BOOK
TI  - Government response to report of the Health Committee on Inquiry into improving child health outcomes and preventing child abuse, with a focus on preconception until three years of age 
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Wellington, N.Z.
PB  - NZ House of Representatives, 
KW  - PREVENTION
KW  - GOVERNMENT POLICY
KW  - CHILD ABUSE
KW  - CHILDREN
KW  - HEALTH
KW  - HEALTH POLICY
KW  - INFANTS
KW  - INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION
KW  - INTERVENTION
KW  - MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES
KW  - MOTHERS
KW  - REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
KW  - SEXUAL HEALTH
KW  - SUBSTANCE ABUSE
KW  - SOCIOECONOMIC FACTORS
KW  - NEW ZEALAND
N2  - This paper is the Government's response to Parliament's Health Committee Inquiry into practical health and social interventions to promote children's wellbeing, prevent child abuse and break cycles of disadvantage.
 
The response outlined government "acceptance" or "partial acceptance" of 109 of the 130 recommendations prepared by the Health Committee. 14 recommendations were noted, and seven rejected. For commentary on this response, read the news item. 

This inquiry commenced in February 2012, with public submissions closing in May 2012. The inquiry, chaired by Dr Paul Hutchison, reported back to Parliament on 18 November 2013. Use the website link for more information about the inquiry process.
UR  - http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/pb/presented/papers/50DBHOH_PAP25992_1/government-response-to-report-of-the-health-committee-on
UR  - https://nzfvc.org.nz/?q=node/1654
UR  - http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/pb/sc/business-summary/00DBSCH_INQ_11221_1/inquiry-into-improving-child-health-outcomes-and-preventing
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