Our family violence and sexual violence activities feed into Te Aorerekura, the Government’s cross-agency work programme to stop violence from occurring, reduce the harm it causes, and break the cycle of re-victimisation and re-offending. This work is also focused on improving and co-ordinating existing services. 

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He Poutama Taitamariki and He Poutama Rangatahi Evaluations

September 2023

These evaluations look at two complementary programmes that aim to improve outcomes for rangatahi (aged 15-24), who are not currently in employment, education, or training (NEETs) and are most at risk of long-term unemployment.
Creative Careers Service (CCS)

Creative Careers Service (CCS) Process Evaluation

September 2023

The Creative Careers Service (CCS) pilot was designed in response to the economic impacts of COVID-19 on the creative industry. The service aims to assist people in the creative sector to develop business skills and plan for financial stability.

Youth health and wellbeing

Youth health and wellbeing survey results

The Youth Health and Wellbeing Survey called What About Me? surveyed 7,209 young people years 9 to 13 in their schools during 2021. Read the report of the results from young people surveyed in schools settings.

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Research ethics

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How we keep data private

Find out how we have changed the way we work with client information to ensure client confidentiality, while releasing the maximum amount of valuable data to the public.

Online research tool

Te Hao Rangahau is a database of relevant MSD research and analysis documents to support those working on Kaupapa Inquiries. It includes A Chronology: Social Welfare Policy and Māori, to provide historic context, and bibliographic information for more than 1500 documents.

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