Policy and practice papers
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Therapeutic residential care: An update on current issues…
This paper provides an update on developments in therapeutic residential care and touches on issues that should form the focus of future research.
The economic costs of child abuse and neglect
An overview of the economic costs of child abuse and neglect to the departments responsible for child protection services in Australia
What is child abuse and neglect?
An overview of child abuse and neglect terminology, including broad definitions of physical abuse, emotional maltreatment, neglect and sexual abuse
The intersection between the child protection and youth…
This resource sheet summarises data that link the child protection system and youth justice supervision in Australia.
Diagnosis in child mental health
This paper is designed to encourage practitioners to critically reflect on the role diagnostic systems play in their work with children and families.
Digital technology use in the child, youth and family sector
This resource sheet provides a summary of findings from a survey exploring how professionals in the youth and family sector use digital technology.
National comparison of cross-agency practice in…
This paper provides a national overview and comparison of cross-agency responses to severe child abuse.
Problem sexual behaviours and sexually abusive behaviours…
This paper presents a review of available literature on problem sexual behaviours and sexually abusive behaviours exhibited in young people.
Developments to strengthen systems for child protection…
This paper outlines recent reforms to Australian child protection systems.