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Effects of child abuse and neglect for adult survivors
An overview of the potential long-term effects of child abuse and neglect that can extend into adulthood for survivors
Same-sex parented families in Australia
A review and synthesis of the Australian and international literature on same-sex parented families.
Using technology in service delivery to families, children…
An overview of the innovative use of technology in service delivery for organisations working with families, children and young people.
Family factors in early school leaving
This paper looks at the risk factors associated with young people exiting the education system prematurely, particularly in a family context
Rarely an isolated incident: Acknowledging the…
Experiences of child maltreatment are rarely isolated incidents; different forms of abuse often co-occur, and trauma often develops over time
Meeting children's needs when the family environment isn't…
This paper provides a theoretical basis to working with vulnerable and high-risk families where parenting is not "good enough" or even unsafe
Dad and Partner Pay: Implications for policy-makers and…
This paper uses existing literature to describe Australia's family leave policy history leading up to the government-funded Dad and Partner Pay
The long-term effects of child sexual abuse
This paper reviews recent Australian and international research on the long-term effects of child sexual abuse
Family structure and child maltreatment: Do some family…
This paper reviews the research on whether some family structures expose children to a higher risk of child maltreatment than others