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Abstract: 

Articulating the links between knowledge, practice, and outcomes, the care and protection practice framework integrates three perspectives drawn from the literature: child-centred; family-led and culturally responsive; and strengths and evidence-based. These practice strands are then woven through the phases of the work through a set of practice triggers that are linked to the knowledge and evidence base. Building on this work, and using the enduring themes of “what works” with young people who offend, a further framework has been developed to guide practice in the area of youth justice in New Zealand. The description of this framework forms the basis for this article.

Keywords: child welfare

Affiliations:  1: Chief Social Worker, Government of New Zealand.