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Guardianship, custody and access : Māori perspectives and experiences Pitama, Di; Ririnui, George; Mikaere, Ani

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Wellington, New zealand : Ministry of Justice, 2002Description: 110 p. ; computer file : PDF format (620Kb) ; computer file : World Wide WebISBN:
  • 0478201702
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 346.018 GUA
Online resources: Summary: This report presents a study, commissioned by the Ministry of Justice and Department for Courts, which aimed to provide information on Maori perspectives and experiences of the Family Court services, in particular with regard to guardianship, custody and access. The research was qualitative and employed a narrative approach. Several interviews were held with whanau who have been involved in Family Court guardianship proceedings. Interviews were also conducted with legal counsel and social service providers. The methodology showed a commitment to Maori values, principals, language and culture. hose conducting the interviews were Maori, and the researchers attempted to ensure that participants came from a diversity of whanau type. The study was conducted in two parts: a pilot study and the main study. The report also includes a literature review of Maori concepts of guardianship, custody and access. The report recommends that a number of key principles be investigated further in order to better recognise the Maori perspectives on guardianship, custody and access.
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This report presents a study, commissioned by the Ministry of Justice and Department for Courts, which aimed to provide information on Maori perspectives and experiences of the Family Court services, in particular with regard to guardianship, custody and access. The research was qualitative and employed a narrative approach. Several interviews were held with whanau who have been involved in Family Court guardianship proceedings. Interviews were also conducted with legal counsel and social service providers. The methodology showed a commitment to Maori values, principals, language and culture. hose conducting the interviews were Maori, and the researchers attempted to ensure that participants came from a diversity of whanau type. The study was conducted in two parts: a pilot study and the main study. The report also includes a literature review of Maori concepts of guardianship, custody and access. The report recommends that a number of key principles be investigated further in order to better recognise the Maori perspectives on guardianship, custody and access.