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Jongens, Tracey – Kairaranga, 2017
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the term to describe the range of adverse effects that can occur when a fetus is exposed to alcohol. At present in New Zealand there are no definitive statistics on the extent of FASD as a prevalence study has not been undertaken. However, as reported in the New Zealand Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder…
Descriptors: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Males, At Risk Persons, Adolescents
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Arnott, Rosie – Kairaranga, 2008
This article explores some of the issues that have given rise to the perception of an increase in aggressive behaviour by females. It asserts that merely comparing girls' behaviour with that of boys, especially the claim that "girls are behaving like boys", trivialises the very real issues associated with females and aggression. This paper will…
Descriptors: Females, At Risk Persons, Identification, Males
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Stanley, Peter – Kairaranga, 2008
"The Inter-agency Plan for Conduct Disorder/Severe Antisocial Behaviour 2007-2012" (Ministry of Social Development, 2007) is assessed according to the SWOT dimensions of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The document is one of the most important statements for the social services in New Zealand because of the primacy that…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, Social Services