Policy and practice paper Aug 2019
Therapeutic residential care services in Australia
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This paper describes the configuration and characteristics of current therapeutic residential care services in Australia.
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Policy and practice paper Aug 2019
This paper describes the configuration and characteristics of current therapeutic residential care services in Australia.
Practice guide Jun 2019
The purpose of this guide is to help in the implementation of evidence-informed programs and practices in the child and family service sector.
Policy and practice paper Jun 2019
Focusing on recent research, this paper discusses elder abuse in Australia and its prevalence, impact and associated risk factors.
Practice guide Mar 2019
This resource is for practitioners and policy makers who want to learn more about the needs assessment process or how to conduct a needs assessment.
Policy and practice paper Dec 2018
This paper looks at intimate partner violence in Australian refugee communities, and how service providers can provide appropriate support.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2018
This paper provides an update on developments in therapeutic residential care and touches on issues that should form the focus of future research.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2018
An overview of the economic costs of child abuse and neglect to the departments responsible for child protection services in Australia
Policy and practice paper Sep 2018
An overview of child abuse and neglect terminology, including broad definitions of physical abuse, emotional maltreatment, neglect and sexual abuse
Policy and practice paper Jul 2018
This resource sheet summarises data that link the child protection system and youth justice supervision in Australia.
Policy and practice paper Jul 2018
This paper is designed to encourage practitioners to critically reflect on the role diagnostic systems play in their work with children and families.