Freephone
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0800 22 44 53 Office of the Children's Commissioner
For enquiries or concerns relating to the welfare of children and young people. The Office of the...moreAll resources
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Advice if you have concerns for a young person's safety
What to do if you have concerns for the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person
Contact:
Commissioner for Children, Office of the
Found In:
Family & Personal > Child Abuse & Neglect
Format: Website
Can I Be Hit? The Law On Corporal Punishment (2007)
When is the use of force an assault? What protections do you have?
Contact:
YouthLaw - Tino Rangatiratanga Taitamariki
Found In:
Rights of the Individual > Children & Youth
Format: Fact Sheet
Cost: free online
Children are Unbeatable (2007)
Seven reasons not to hit children. Written by Rhonda Pritchard
Contact:
Commissioner for Children, Office of the
Found In:
Family & Personal > Parenting
Format: Booklet
Family and whanau agreements
Explains the support system available when families are having difficulty caring for their children or young people. Ref. CYF029
Contact:
Child, Youth and Family
Found In:
Family & Personal > Institutional Care
Format: Fact Sheet
Information for the Parent or Caregiver when a Child Discloses Sexual Abuse
Guidelines for responding to and helping your child if they have been sexually abused, and information about what happens after the abuse has been reported.
Contact:
Sexual Abuse Survivors Trust
Found In:
Family & Personal > Child Abuse & Neglect
Format: Booklet
Joanne's Family
A Pakeha care and protection story (23 minutes). Order form available at http://www.cyf.govt.nz/Videos.htm Ref. CYF228
Contact:
Child, Youth and Family
Found In:
Justice System > Child, Youth & Family
Format: Video/DVD
Cost: $10
Mihi's whanau
A Maori care and protection story (27 minutes). Follow the link for an order form.
Contact:
Child, Youth and Family
Found In:
Justice System > Child, Youth & Family
Format: Video/DVD
Cost: $10.00
Neglect - It’s too important to ignore
Information about child neglect and what you can do about it. Includes examples of instances of serious cases of neglect which should be referred to Child, Youth and Family for investigation. Ref. CYF049, also available on line.
Contact:
Child, Youth and Family
Found In:
Family & Personal > Child Abuse & Neglect
Format: Brochure
One Year On (2008)
A report on public attitudes and New Zealand's child discipline law
Contact:
Commissioner for Children, Office of the
Found In:
Family & Personal > Parenting
Format: Document
Rape Prevention Education
Information about preventing sexual violence and about support for male and female survivors of rape and sexual abuse, including
- contacts for Sexual Assault Centres throughout New Zealand, and other places to go for help
- information for parents and children, including internet safety
- information on laws relating to sexual violence
- initiatives, programmes and translated written materials for migrant and refugee communities and those working with them.
- information on medical examinations, police, and legal processes
- statistics, media releases, discussion papers and answers to frequently asked questions.
Contact:
Auckland Rape Crisis
Found In:
Rights of the Individual > Sexual Abuse & Sexual Harassment; Other Harassment
Format: Website