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Improving data collection to better support children in out…
We need to collect better data to improve our understanding of how vulnerable children in need become offenders, writes Dr Kath McFarlane.
Child maltreatment, homelessness and youth offending
This article examines the role of homelessness in the link between child maltreatment and youth offending.
Young people as agents of change on domestic violence
R4Respect aims to prevent domestic violence through an innovative peer-to-peer approach involving young people—and it's showing promising results.
The transition from out-of-home care and offending…
Young people leaving care have specific needs and are at greater risk of contact with the justice system.
Survey finds parents don’t always know if their kids are…
This article reflects on research that revealed parents didn’t always know how adolescents were feeling, and considers implications for practice.
Young Minds Matter: Mental disorders and risk-taking…
This article explores the high rates of smoking, alcohol consumption, and other risky behaviours among children and adolescents with mental disorders.
Investigating the complex links between maltreatment and…
This article explores what’s known about the complex relationship between child maltreatment and youth offending.
Practitioners on evidence: Cathie Valentine
Cathie Valentine discusses the need for collaboration between researchers and practitioners to help overcome complex problems affecting families.
Long ignored, adolescent family violence needs our attention
Adolescent family violence has detrimental effects on the health and wellbeing of families, and is surrounded by stigma and shame.