Modernising Child Protection in New Zealand: Learning from system reforms in other jurisdictions

摘要

This is a report commissioned by Superu on behalf of the New Zealand Modernising Child, Youth and Family Expert Panel (the Panel). The aims of the paper are to compare various aspects of the current child protection systems in New Zealand with other jurisdictions around the world; identify common themes and tensions that these child protection systems are encounter; and, the ways that they have addressed (and are addressing) some of the important issues. This report outlines some key issues for child protection systems, based on a reviewof approaches and reforms in England, the United States, Canada (Ontario), Norway, and Australia (New South Wales). This paper is based on a search of peer reviewed and ‘grey literature’ and compares jurisdictions with New Zealand.