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Experiences of children using a community social work service

O’Dempsey, Michael P (Dissertation, Postgraduate Diploma in Child Advocacy, 2002)

This study focuses on the experiences of children, between eight and twelve years old, who have used the services of a community based social work agency in West Auckland. The agency provides a home visiting family work ...
I Learn Stuff: An Ethnographic Case Study of Disabled Senior Secondary Students' School Experiences.

Sanderson, Lara (Thesis, Master of Arts, 2011)

"I learn stuff" explores the school experiences of a group of four senior secondary students who have funding from the Ongoing Reviewable Resource Scheme (ORRS). This thesis is based on a broad definition of student school ...
Secreted amyloid precursor protein-alpha modulates hippocampal long-term potentiation, in vivo

Taylor, Chanel Jayne (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2008)

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder, charaeterised by progressive loss of memory. It is important to understand what factors initiate the onset of AD so that effective therapeutic treatments can be ...
Who cares? : the role of attachment assessments in decision-making for children in care

Atwool, Nicola (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2008)

In this practice-based research the use of attachment assessments to assist with decision-making about the placement of children in State care is explored. In Aotearoa New Zealand care and protection legislation emphasises ...
Care of children : families, dispute resolution and the Family Court

Taylor, Nicola J. (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2006)

This study explored family members' experience of, and satisfaction with, New Zealand Family Court dispute resolution processes concerning children's care arrangements following parental separation. A qualitative method ...