Policy and practice paper Sep 2018
What is child abuse and neglect?
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An overview of child abuse and neglect terminology, including broad definitions of physical abuse, emotional maltreatment, neglect and sexual abuse
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 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 Jun 2021
This paper describes a rapid evidence review of research on the utilisation of therapy for child sexual abuse.
Policy and practice paper Jun 2021
This paper reports on the results of a rapid evidence review of research into factors influencing the utilisation of therapy for child sexual abuse.
Policy and practice paper Oct 2021
This paper identifies effective early intervention programs to improve the social, emotional and behavioural health of children under 5 years.
Policy and practice paper Nov 2021
This paper identifies the common elements of evidence-based parenting programs that support children’s mental health through parental separation.
Policy and practice paper Jan 2022
This paper gives principles and strategies for practitioners supporting children with neurodiversity to engage in counselling and reflective learning.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2024
This paper summarises the research evidence on the influence of positive peer relationships on the social and emotional development of young people in the middle years (8-14 years).
Policy and practice paper May 2024
This resource summarises the evidence about the effectiveness of parent-focused interventions designed to support children with intellectual disability and autistic children who display behaviours of concern.