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 defines and clarifies what trauma-informed service delivery means in the context of child and family welfare services in Australia
This paper presents an overview of the effects of domestic and family violence on children, and outlines a range of evidence-based responses
An overview of the issues unique to domestic and family violence in regional, rural and remote communities
Describes the issues relevant to understanding domestic and family violence during pregnancy and outlines implications for practice
Outlines the issues around intimate partner violence in LGBTIQ communities and describes implications for practice
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 snapshot of empowerment evaluation, a model that aims to create a sense of ownership to ensure program outcomes are beneficial for participants
A snapshot of participatory action research, an approach that views the participant as an equal partner with the researcher
A review of the research on the effectiveness of relationship education and counselling
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.
