Policy and practice papers

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A teenager in a state of shock and depression squeezes his head with his hands on a light background
5 December 2024

The role of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in…

This resource is for professionals and practitioners working with adolescents using or at risk of using violence and their families. It is aimed at practitioners who…

Little brother and sister playing together on a tree outdoors.
13 August 2024

Nature play and child wellbeing

This resource summarises what the research evidence says about the different types of contacts with nature (‘nature contacts’) that promote child wellbeing. It…

little girl laying on sofa at home and using digital tablet.
24 July 2024

Why are children spending more time indoors?

This resource describes what the research says about why young children (0–5 years) are spending more timeindoors and considers what this could mean for their…

Young mom holding boy with adhd during session with psychotherapist
15 May 2024

Parent-focused interventions to support the behaviours of…

This resource summarises the evidence about the effectiveness of parent-focused interventions designed to support children with intellectual disability and autistic…

Senior dog consoles a young woman as they share a quiet moment of understanding
17 April 2024

Violence against family animals in the context of intimate…

This policy and practice paper describes what we know about the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and violence against family animals. 

A woman with clasped hands praying.
26 March 2024

Understanding spiritual and religious abuse in the context…

This paper used evidence and literature gathered from a range of sources. A literature review was conducted on research examining spiritual and religious abuse in the…

A multi ethic group of teenagers are all huddled together for a photo. They are outdoors on a summer day.
28 February 2024

The influence of peer relationships in the middle years on…

This paper summarises the research evidence on the influence of positive peer relationships on the social and emotional development of young people in the middle…

Serious boyfriend and his unrecognizable girlfriend looking down while standing together at the city street.
20 February 2024

What the research evidence tells us about coercive control…

This paper synthesises the findings of a rapid literature review to describe what we know about how common coercive control victimisation is, as well as risk factors…

Close Up Of Teenagers With Mobile Phone Vaping and Drinking Alcohol In Park
11 October 2023

The impact of vaping on adolescent mental health

This paper provides an overview of what e-cigarettes are and the prevalence of vaping among adolescents in Australia.