Methamphetamine and care : what we know to date Oranga Tamariki Evidence Centre
Contributor(s): Oranga Tamariki Evidence Centre
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BookPublisher: Wellington, New Zealand : Oranga Tamariki Evidence Centre, 2020Description: electronic document (5 pages) ; PDF file.Subject(s): Oranga Tamariki, Ministry for Children | ALCOHOL USE | CHILD ABUSE | CHILD PROTECTION | CHILD WELFARE | DRUG ABUSE | METHAMPHETAMINE | STATISTICS | SUBSTANCE ABUSE | NEW ZEALANDOnline resources: Click here to access online | Access the website Summary: Methamphetamine use and the attendant problems is an issue of concern for New Zealand society. The purpose of this study is to understand the prevalence of methamphetamine as a factor in the decision to place children in care and the ongoing impacts on the child.
The study consists of two parts: A case note review of key documents for a random sample of tamariki who entered care in the year ended 29 February 2020. This analysis aims to improve our understanding of the prevalence of concerns about methamphetamine use by caregivers and others in households in reports of suspected maltreatment to Oranga Tamariki (ROC) and in entry to care decisions (Court Affidavit). Key source documents in CYRAS were reviewed in order to collate data about: - Methamphetamine issues raised in Reports of Concern that precede entry to care; - Methamphetamine concerns identified within documents relating to Court-ordered entry to care decisions, and Collation of information from other research carried out by Oranga Tamariki that provides information relating to the care system and methamphetamine for additional context. (From the document). Record #6799
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Methamphetamine use and the attendant problems is an issue of concern for New Zealand society. The purpose of this study is to understand the prevalence of methamphetamine as a factor in the decision to place children in care and the ongoing impacts on the child.
The study consists of two parts: A case note review of key documents for a random sample of tamariki who entered care in the year ended 29 February 2020. This analysis aims to improve our understanding of the prevalence of concerns about methamphetamine use by caregivers and others in households in reports of suspected maltreatment to Oranga Tamariki (ROC) and in entry to care decisions (Court Affidavit). Key source documents in CYRAS were reviewed in order to collate data about: - Methamphetamine issues raised in Reports of Concern that precede entry to care; - Methamphetamine concerns identified within documents relating to Court-ordered entry to care decisions, and Collation of information from other research carried out by Oranga Tamariki that provides information relating to the care system and methamphetamine for additional context. (From the document). Record #6799
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