Policy and practice paper Apr 2012
Is resilience still a useful concept when working with children and young people?
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A review of research on resilience, and how resilience is defined, measured and used in practice.
Policy and practice paper Apr 2012
A review of research on resilience, and how resilience is defined, measured and used in practice.
Family Matters article Dec 2011
Family Matters article on childhood trauma and directions for clinical interventions
Family Matters article Dec 2011
This paper reviews some of the recent research that has analysed the outcomes of child maltreatment as seen through the lens of the disciplines of neuroscience, psychopathology, traumatology and related fields.
Research snapshot Oct 2010
The focus of this Facts Sheet is on broad family trends. It was prepared to celebrate the 30th anniversary of research by AIFS.
Family Matters article May 2010
Family Matters article
Policy and practice paper Dec 2009
Produced by the National Child Protection Clearinghouse
Practice guide Sep 2008
This paper provides clear directions for future research and practice in responding to and preventing sexual assault among adults with a disability.
Research report Jul 2008
This paper presents Australian research on how different factors relate to the timing of women's return to work after having a child
Family Matters article Jun 2008
Research report Jun 2008
Based upon data from a national survey, conducted in 2006, of 1,002 carers who receive an Australian Government payment directed towards carers