Webpages tagged with «["corporal punishment", "legislation", "Children's Issues Centre"]»

Research has played an important role in providing an evidence base for the reform process in New Zealand. Childwatch key member The Children's Issues Centre was at the fore-front of this work. They provided an evidence based and child-focused approach to the issue highlighting the detrimental impact that physical punishment could have on children. Legislation was passed in May 2007.