Short article Jul 2016
Emotional abuse of children is a growing problem in Australia
How many children are in the child protection system? How can we improve the system's response to these children and their families?
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Short article Jul 2016
How many children are in the child protection system? How can we improve the system's response to these children and their families?
Short article Sep 2016
What can be learned from the death of a child and how can preventable death or serious injury be avoided in the future?
Short article Nov 2016
New reports show a lack of care for the cultural needs of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection and OOHC.
Short article Nov 2019
This short article discusses the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and links to resources to help organisations become child safe.
Short article Nov 2019
This short article reviews research on whether time-out is an appropriate and effective discipline strategy for children with trauma histories.
Short article May 2020
This short article describes how understanding brain development can help inform approaches to working with children affected by trauma.
Short article Aug 2021
This short article describes the effects of physical punishment on children and the evidence available.
Short article Sep 2022
Explains why adult mental health clients might not disclose their sexual abuse histories and summarises strategies to assist with effective enquiry.