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Looking after kids can be hard; even though we want to do the best for our kids sometimes family relationships can go wrong, parents can lose their way and kids get hurt.

Jigsaw is a not-for-profit organisation focused on the wellbeing of all New Zealand children and their families. The diverse group of independent, community-based social service agencies that make up the Jigsaw network advocate against all forms of child abuse, neglect, and family violence, and provide support to families so they can raise their children in safe and nurturing ways.

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Read recent Jigsaw submissions 

Maori Affairs Select Committee Inquiry into Social Determinants of Wellbeing for Maori Children, May 2012 (pdf 97 kb)
Health Committee Inquiry into Preventing Child Abuse and Improving Children's Health Outcomes, May 2012 (pdf 101 kb)
Green Paper for Vulnerable Children, February 2012 (pdf 307 kb)
Review of the Family Court, February 2012 (282 kb)

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If you suspect child abuse or neglect, or are worried about a child or young person, you can call these numbers anytime:

Child, Youth and Family Freephone: 0508 326 459
Family Violence Information Line: 0800 456 450

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Viewpoint

14 May 2012

At Jigsaw, we’ve been investigating what businesses can do to prevent child abuse and neglect (see Viewpoint 23 April) so we were thrilled to learn that Every Child Counts and Business NZ are running a discussion series about the role of the business community in the wellbeing of children.

We went along to the first discussion at Te Papa last week. The four speakers made many interesting observations based on the premise that businesses should care about children's wellbeing because:

1. Our children are our future employers and employees, so we need them to have every support and opportunity to reach their full potential; and

2. The negative outcomes of not caring about our kids - crime, poor health, low education standards - lessen our prosperity and the opportunity for businesses to thrive.

The second discussion of the series takes place at Te Papa, Wellington, on 12 July. We're hoping more business people will participate in the discussion. We know the 'why' business should care - we're looking forward to discussing the 'how' they can put that care into action.

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