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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This paper describes the characteristics of families using Children’s Contact Services, and outlines key issues for service provision in this area
Outlines the contemporary understanding of the Principle, and reviews the barriers at the policy and practice levels that impede its implementation
A review of the research on the effectiveness of relationship education and counselling
An overview of the issues involved when displaying images of children and young people online, including privacy laws, consent and safety
A practical guide for organisations, professionals and any other person responding to children and young people disclosing abuse
Review of kinship carer surveys to identify messages for policy and practice about the characteristics and support needs of kinship care families
An overview of the public health model and how it applies to the Australian child welfare and child protection system
Provides practical information on the structures, practices and actions that support a change toward a strong culture of evaluation and research
An overview of the current evidence on who is likely to be a perpetrator of child abuse and neglect
Reviews recent research findings into couples in long-term relationships (married and de facto) that provide insight into the couple relationship.
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.
