Effects of child abuse and neglect for children and adolescents
CFCA Resource Sheet— January 2014
An overview of the possible effects and adverse consequences of child abuse and neglect for children and adolescents
Publications
CFCA produces a range of publications. These include CFCA Papers, which offer an objective exploration of how research applies to policy and practice, and are written by or in collaboration with expert researchers and service providers. CFCA Resource Sheets and Practitioner Resources are shorter papers that focus on a specific issue in depth.
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Effects of child abuse and neglect for adult survivors
CFCA Resource Sheet— January 2014
An overview of the potential long-term effects of child abuse and neglect that can extend into adulthood for survivors
Rarely an isolated incident: Acknowledging the interrelatedness of child maltreatment, victimisation and trauma
Rhys Price-Robertson, Penelope Rush, Liz Wall and Daryl Higgins
CFCA Paper No. 15 — June 2013
Experiences of child maltreatment are rarely isolated incidents; different forms of abuse often co-occur, and trauma often develops over time
The long-term effects of child sexual abuse
Judith Cashmore and Rita Shackel
CFCA Paper No. 11 — January 2013
This paper reviews recent Australian and international research on the long-term effects of child sexual abuse
Fathers with a history of child sexual abuse: New findings for policy and practice
Rhys Price-Robertson
CFCA Paper No. 6 — July 2012
Outlines the research into a history of child sexual abuse can influence men's perceptions and experience of fatherhood.
Interagency collaboration: Part A. What is it, what does it look like, when is it needed and what supports it?
Myfanwy McDonald and Kate Rosier
AFRC Briefing No. 21 — October 2011
Looks at what collaboration is, the benefits and risks and when it is likely to be most effective.
Interagency collaboration: Part B. Does collaboration benefit children and families? Exploring the evidence
Myfanwy McDonald and Kate Rosier
AFRC Briefing No. 21 — October 2011
Investigates the relationship between collaboration and improved outcomes for children and families.
Protecting Australia's children research audit (1995–2010): Final report
Myfanwy McDonald, Daryl Higgins, Kylie Valentine and Alister Lamont
Report— June 2011
The purpose of this audit is to identify, describe and disseminate information about Australian research projects undertaken during 1995-2010
Child protection and family law… Joining the dots
Daryl Higgins and Rae Kaspiew
NCPC Issues No. 34 — May 2011
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.
Parental intellectual disability and child protection: Key issues
Alister Lamont and Leah Bromfield
NCPC Issues No. 31 — December 2009
Produced by the National Child Protection Clearinghouse
