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Vulnerable children

Note: Article series are online compilations of previously published articles, links will open in a new window to the original article.

Upfront: Meeting the needs of children and young people in New Zealand who have been abused and neglected

Nearly one quarter of New Zealand children and young people come to the attention of Child, Youth and Family before they reach age 16 years.

Best Practice Journal, August 2011

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Upfront: Detecting child abuse in general practice

This second article in our series on children and young people in New Zealand who have been abused or neglected, aims to provide primary care professionals with an awareness of some of the indicators of child abuse and ways to intervene.

Best Practice Journal, September 2011

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Upfront: Infant mental health and child protection

The third article in our series on vulnerable children and young people in New Zealand. This article aims to provide primary care professionals with an understanding of infant mental health, with particular reference to the needs of very young children who may come to the attention of Child Youth and Family.

Best Practice Journal, October 2011

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Upfront: Mental health issues in adolescents who have experienced abuse and neglect

In the fourth article in our series on vulnerable children and young people in New Zealand, we discuss the complex mental health needs of adolescents who have experienced violence, neglect and other forms of abuse.

Best Practice Journal, November 2011

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Upfront: Vulnerable children and young people in New Zealand

In this conclusion to the series on abused and neglected children we revisit key messages and highlight actions that can be taken by primary care to address this significant problem.

Best Practice Journal, December 2011

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