Child deaths from abuse and neglect
An overview of the statistics on child deaths resulting from abuse and neglect, and information on the recording of child deaths in Australia
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An overview of the statistics on child deaths resulting from abuse and neglect, and information on the recording of child deaths in Australia
Outlines the different approaches and instruments used to assess whether children are at risk of maltreatment
Outlines the contemporary understanding of the Principle, and reviews the barriers at the policy and practice levels that impede its implementation
An overview of the issues involved when displaying images of children and young people online, including privacy laws, consent and safety
An overview of the public health model and how it applies to the Australian child welfare and child protection system
An overview of the current evidence on who is likely to be a perpetrator of child abuse and neglect
Child Aware Approaches is a grassroots initiative to develop local approaches, actions and initiatives to keep children safe and well.
This paper aims to provide a broad overview of child neglect, one of the most common forms of maltreatment.
The purpose of this audit is to identify, describe and disseminate information about Australian research projects undertaken during 1995-2010
In this paper, we look at the issues facing those responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children in the context of parental separation.
The Australian Institute of Family Studies acknowledges the traditional country throughout Australia on which we gather, live, work and stand.
We acknowledge all traditional custodians, their Elders past, present and emerging, and we pay our respects to their continuing connection to their culture, community, land, sea and rivers.