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Interventions

Tamariki with offending behaviours

When offending behaviours start in childhood, early interventions need to focus on the underlying care or protection concerns. We apply an oranga lens to help us understand the needs of the tamariki in the context of their whānau or family.

Assessment and planning

Working effectively with whānau or families impacted by violence

Family violence is abusive behaviour that can occur across whakapapa and generations and has complex causes. To support change, we consider restorative approaches that engage the whole whānau or family, rather than focusing on individuals or incidences.

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Living Arrangement Agreement Template

Occurs on: Transition to adulthood — Entitlement to remain or return to live with a caregiver

IN-CONFIDENCE oLiving Arrangement Agreement between rangatahi and caregiver/s Rangatahi have the option to continue (or return to) living with approved whānau/non-kin caregivers after their discharge

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Factsheet 36: Intercountry Adoption the Principle of Subsidiarity

Occurs on: The New Zealand Central Authority and accredited adoption agencies under the Hague Convention

An International Social Service factsheet talking about the principle of subsidiarity.

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Puao-te-ata-tu – report

Occurs on: Components of content pages, Our practice approach, About family group conferencing

Ministerial Advisory Committee report (1988) on a Māori perspective for the Ministry of Social Welfare.

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Practice note: Offending by young people (June 2024)

Occurs on: Practice notes, Using section 261 in a youth justice family group conference, Youth justice family group conferences: Completion and presentation of decisions, recommendations and plans, Underlying causes of offending behaviour – dynamic and static risk factors, Assessment

The need to balance wellbeing with victims’ interests, accountability and public safety.

Youth justice, Interventions

Orders and monitoring for the Youth Court Te Kōti Taiohi o Aotearoa

We support and monitor tamariki and rangatahi subject to Youth Court orders for offences that have been proved or not denied. We work with whānau, family and other key people supporting them to comply with court orders by meeting their plan's objectives.

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