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30 March 2016

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.

Couple sitting on couch listening to therapist
8 March 2016

Defining and delivering effective counselling and…

This paper reviews the evidence for the effectiveness of counselling and psychotherapy, and outlines the factors that contribute to its success

Are we actually doing more for families affected by family and domestic violence?
2 March 2016

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, self-harming and suicidal behaviour in Australian adolescents
11 February 2016

Young Minds Matter: Depression, psychological distress,…

Recent research has found high levels of mental disorders among adolescents - especially teenage girls.

Photo of unhappy young woman on therapy
9 February 2016

Trauma-informed care in child/family welfare services

This paper defines and clarifies what trauma-informed service delivery means in the context of child and family welfare services in Australia

Depressed little girl hug a teddy bear
9 December 2015

Children's exposure to domestic and family violence

This paper presents an overview of the effects of domestic and family violence on children, and outlines a range of evidence-based responses

Domestic and family violence in regional, rural and remote communities
9 December 2015

Domestic and family violence in regional, rural and remote…

An overview of the issues unique to domestic and family violence in regional, rural and remote communities

Domestic and family violence in pregnancy and early parenthood
9 December 2015

Domestic and family violence in pregnancy and early…

Describes the issues relevant to understanding domestic and family violence during pregnancy and outlines implications for practice

Intimate partner violence in lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex and queer communities
9 December 2015

Intimate partner violence in lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans,…

Outlines the issues around intimate partner violence in LGBTIQ communities and describes implications for practice