TVNZ Close Up focuses on Child Abuse
Thu 26 Jan 2012
TV One's Close Up has broadcast two programs relating to child abuse, and child protective services in New Zealand this week. The first programme ...
TV One's Close Up has broadcast two programs relating to child abuse, and child protective services in New Zealand this week.
The first programme on Tuesday 24th January focused on the Child Youth and Family service, discussing whether the lack of out of hours response is failing our children. CYFs Chief Social Worker Paul Nixon joined the debate discussing the increased number of social workers and systems that have expanded CYFs capacity over recent years.
Click here to access the Close Up programme for Tuesday 24th January 2012
The second programme aired on Wednesday 25th January. It focused on the Green Paper for Vulnerable Children. Discussion then built on Tuesday night's programme featuring Bob McCroskie (National Director, Family First), Sandra Alofivae (Barrister and former Families Commissioner), and Grant Straker (concerned citizen).
Click here to access the Close Up programme for Wednesday 25th January 2012
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