Family Matters article Feb 2006
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Family Matters article Feb 2006
A comparison of children's temperament and adjustment across 20 years
This article compares children's temperament and behaviour over the 20 year period of The Australian Temperament Project, which has followed a large cohort of Victorian children since their infancy in 1983.
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Family Matters article Feb 2006
Teenage mothers
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Policy and practice paper Dec 2005
Enhancing Out-of-Home Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young People
The aim of the project was to identify carers, service providers and young people in care’s views on Indigenous out-of-home care arrangements
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Research report Nov 2005
Patterns and precursors of adolescent antisocial behaviour: Outcomes and connections
The third report from the collaborative partnership between the Australian Institute of Family Studies and Crime Prevention Victoria
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Research report Jul 2005
The efficacy of early childhood interventions
This report works towards producing an evidence base concerning the efficacy of early childhood interventions in Australia
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Family Matters article Jun 2005
Working with adolescents in the education system to prevent sexual assault
This paper discusses current best practice approaches to prevention of sexual assault experienced by young people, with a focus on schools based programs, reflects on past sexual assault prevention initiatives with young people, and considers what direction future initiatives might take, including proposed policy changes.
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Research report Jun 2005
In the driver's seat
This report focuses on the personal, family and social characteristics that are linked to differing patterns of driving behaviour
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Family Matters article Mar 2005
What is life like for young Australians today, and how well are they faring?
This paper reports on the progress and perspectives of 1157 young people aged 19 - 20 years, looking at how they are coping with the complexity and uncertainty of modern life.
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Research report Dec 2004
Parenting influences on adolescent alcohol use
This report reviews and synthesises the research and interventions concerning the impact of parenting factors on adolescent alcohol use