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008			110331s2008 eng
022			_a1746-8000
040			_aWSS _dAFV
100			_aCoyle, Stephen _9985
245			_aPermanency policy : _bchildren in care _cCoyle, Stephen
260			_aWellington, New Zealand _bLexisNexis NZ Ltd _c2008
365			_a00 _b0
520			_aThis article discusses permanency policy and the implementation of that policy, as well as children's rights regarding participation in making decisions concerning their care and protection. The author argues that although the policy appears to be founded in well-established principals in relation to the needs of children, it should be amended so that it is aligned with New Zealand's international obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The implementation of the policy itself, according to the author, needs refining so that children are listened to and respected. An opportunity of this nature and for participation in inclusive and reflective decision making processes would more appropriately reflect the best interests and welfare of children. Some suggested amendments are discussed.
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCARE AND PROTECTION _997
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCHILD NEGLECT _9114
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCHILDREN _9127
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCHILDREN'S RIGHTS _9135
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCULTURAL DIFFERENCES _9174
650	2	7	_2FVC _aINTERVENTION _9326
650	2	7	_2FVC _aJUSTICE _9333
650	2	7	_2FVC _aPOLICY _9447
650	2	4	_aSOCIAL SERVICES _9555
650	2	7	_2FVC _aSTATUTES _9578
650	2	7	_2FVC _aTREATMENT _9613
500			_aNew Zealand Family Law Journal 6(2) 2008 : 45-49
650	2	7	_9458 _aPREVENTION _2FVC
650	2	7	_9103 _aCHILD ABUSE _2FVC
651	2	4	_aNEW ZEALAND _92588
773	0		_tNew Zealand Family Law Journal 6(2) 2008 : 45-49
942			_2ddc _cARTICLE
999			_c1874 _d1874