Policy and practice papers
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The recruitment, retention, and support of Aboriginal and…
Examines the recruitment, retention, training, assessment and support of Aboriginal and Torres people caring for children removed from their parents
A new name for Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: Defining…
Describes Fabricated or Induced Illness by Carers (FIIC) and explore some implications for practitioners working to protect children from harm.
Out-of-home care in Australia
This research project reviewed Australian out-of-home care research
National comparison of child protection systems
This paper is a national snapshot of Australian statutory child protection services.
Redefining fatal child neglect
This paper outlines a theoretical framework to underpin the definitions of fatal child neglect and provides an ecological perspective on prevention.
Child welfare approaches for Indigenous communities:…
This paper provides a review of legislation and services delivered to Indigenous communities in Canada, the United States and New Zealand.
Accessibility issues in child abuse prevention services
Explores the ease with which families can access child abuse and neglect prevention programs.
Child abuse and neglect in Indigenous Australian communities
Developed with SNAICC to provide an overview of the issues around the child abuse and neglect of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Preventing child abuse: Changes to family support in the…
Examines the development and provision of family support that helps to prevent child abuse and family violence.