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The public health approach to preventing child maltreatment
What does the public health approach to preventing child maltreatment involve? What are its strengths and limitations?
Let’s talk about sex: Broaching sexual ethics with young…
It's important to teach young people to discuss, negotiate and articulate their own sexual desires and boundaries, and to respect those of others.
Using qualitative methods in program evaluation
This article outlines some key considerations for using qualitative methods in program evaluation.
Children and young people’s exposure to pornography
Research shows that there are harms associated with early exposure to pornography, but appropriate sex and relationships education can help.
How to choose an outcomes measurement tool
This article outlines how to choose an outcomes measurement tool, and provides links to established examples for use with children and families.
Respectful relationships education: A conversation with…
We recently spoke with Professor Sue Dyson about respectful relationships education, and its role in preventing domestic and family violence.
Are we actually doing more for families affected by family…
Jamie Lee describes how the presence of family and domestic violence makes a difference to service response at Relationships Australia (SA).
Young Minds Matter: Depression, psychological distress,…
Recent research has found high levels of mental disorders among adolescents - especially teenage girls.
Institutional child sexual abuse inquiries 2002-2013
International inquiries into child sexual abuse compiled for the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.