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Physical punishment of children in New Zealand – six years after law reform Beth Wood

By: Wood, Beth.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: EPOCH New Zealand, 2013Description: electronic document (5 pages) ; PDF file.Subject(s): EPOCH New Zealand | ATTITUDES | CHILD ABUSE | DISCIPLINE | CRIMES (SUBSTITUTED SECTION 59) AMENDMENT ACT 2007 | DISCIPLINE | PARENTING | SURVEYS | NEW ZEALANDOnline resources: Click here to access online | EPOCH NZ archived website Summary: This short report provides current information on: public attitudes towards the use of physical punishment with children, attitudes towards the 2007 law which made the use of physical punishment of children illegal in New Zealand, and information about Police implementation of the law. In 2013, fewer people in New Zealand than in 2008 believe that it is alright to use physical punishment with children. (From the report). Record #7633
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This short report provides current information on: public attitudes towards the use of physical punishment with children, attitudes towards the 2007 law which made the use of physical punishment of children illegal in New Zealand, and information about Police implementation of the law. In 2013, fewer people in New Zealand than in 2008 believe that it is alright to use physical punishment with children. (From the report). Record #7633