Law and justice: Prevention and early intervention programs for Indigenous youth
This resource sheet examines some of the initiatives and programs that have been trialled in Australia to address this issue.
These publications may be of interest for historical reasons. Because of their age, they may not reflect current research data or AIFS' current research methodologies.
All publications are also listed in our library catalogue.
This resource sheet examines some of the initiatives and programs that have been trialled in Australia to address this issue.
Reviews evaluation studies on parental educational engagement in Australia and presents case studies on several programs.
Explores the issues concerning and best practice for data collection for and about Indigenous people in Australia.
Reviews research on the link between alcohol and sexual assaults that are perpetrated in circumstances of socialising and sexual interactions
Traces the path of research on violence against women to conclude that gender inequality is an underlying determinant in the factors that cause it
Looks at the data on participation rates, gender differences, occupation types, employment outcomes, and personal outcomes, and reviews their impacts.
Traces the path of research on violence against women to conclude that gender inequality is an underlying determinant in the factors that cause it
Paper aims to review research around alcohol use in sexual assaults that are perpetrated in circumstances of socializing and sexual interactions
Helem Yumba Central Queensland Healing Centre is a community organisation in Rockhampton, Queensland, which offers support and counselling services
The paper reviews what is known about successful ventures, what works, what doesn't, and what further research is needed.
This Research Summary demonstrates that female sex offending, although a serious issue, makes up a very small percentage of all sex offences
Paper aims to provide an overview of complex trauma as a concept for classifying a varying range of symptomatology.
This paper explores the disparity in participation and attainment by Indigenous Australians in education and training and how it can be addressed.
Looks at the effectiveness of both Indigenous-specific and mainstream Australian employment programs, as well as overseas programs.
Reviews the research literature on the effectiveness of intervention programs for Indigenous children and their families in early childhood.
This paper considers the role of the arts in building and supporting healthy communities.
Outlines four central assumptions concerning male sexual assault, and we identify research and data that dispel these assumptions
Reviews the available evidence and identifies a list of principles of 'what works' and 'what doesn't work' to assist with program implementation.
Reviews evidence relating to improving Indigenous outcomes across a range of key social and economic health and welllbeing.
This resource sheet examines the links between housing quality and health outcomes and the mechanisms by which housing influences health outcomes.
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.