Policy and practice papers
Showing 9 of 205 results in Policy and practice papers
Elder abuse
Focusing on recent research, this paper discusses elder abuse in Australia and its prevalence, impact and associated risk factors.
Intimate partner violence in Australian refugee communities
This paper looks at intimate partner violence in Australian refugee communities, and how service providers can provide appropriate support.
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.