The prevalence of child abuse and neglect
CFCA Resource Sheet— April 2017
An overview of what is known about the prevalence of different forms of child abuse and neglect in Australia
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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Corporal punishment: Key issues
CFCA Resource Sheet— March 2017
Outlines recent research literature and discusses the use and effects of corporal punishment on children
Evaluating the outcomes of programs for Indigenous families and communities
Stewart Muir and Adam Dean
CFCA Practitioner Resource— February 2017
Key considerations for those thinking about evaluating the outcomes or impact of a program for Indigenous families and communities
What is community development?
CFCA Resource Sheet— January 2017
An overview of community development for service providers and practitioners
Caring for our frontline child protection workforce
Kerry Lewig and Sara McLean
CFCA Paper No. 42 — December 2016
This paper offers guidance to the management of child protection and related services by drawing on occupational health literature
Children’s attachment needs in the context of out-of-home care
CFCA Practitioner Resource— November 2016
An overview of what we know, and what needs to be better understood, about children’s attachment needs in the context of out-of-home care
Children's commissioners and guardians
CFCA Resource Sheet— November 2016
Outlines the role and duties of children's commissioners, and how they differ between Australian states and territories
Supporting young people leaving out-of-home care
Monica Campo and Joanne Commerford
CFCA Paper No. 41 — October 2016
Examines Australian and international research to identify key areas of support that may help young people successfully transition from care
The economic costs of child abuse and neglect
CFCA Resource Sheet— September 2016
An overview of the economic costs of child abuse and neglect to the departments responsible for child protection services in Australia
Stronger communities, safer children: Findings from recent Australian research on the importance of community in keeping children safe
CFCA Resource Sheet— August 2016
Findings from a number of research reports relevant to the theme of National Child Protection Week 2016: “Stronger Communities, Safer Children”.
