Policy and practice paper Jan 2013
The long-term effects of child sexual abuse
This paper reviews recent Australian and international research on the long-term effects of child sexual abuse
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Policy and practice paper Jan 2013
This paper reviews recent Australian and international research on the long-term effects of child sexual abuse
Webinar Jul 2015
This webinar described notable developments and initiatives taking place internationally in the area of child legal representation.
Policy and practice paper Nov 2014
How and why do Australians choose to gamble interactively? How does interactive gambling differ from traditional land-based options?
Policy and practice paper Jul 2013
This paper looks at the risk factors associated with young people exiting the education system prematurely, particularly in a family context
Policy and practice paper Jun 2013
Experiences of child maltreatment are rarely isolated incidents; different forms of abuse often co-occur, and trauma often develops over time
Short article Oct 2017
This article examines the role of homelessness in the link between child maltreatment and youth offending.
Media release Sep 2016
Australian parents decide which primary school is best for their child based on convenience and a host of other largely, personal factors that go beyond academic outcomes, according to new research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Oct 2017
Nearly one million Australians regularly gamble on horse and dog racing with a high proportion of them experiencing one or more gambling-related problems, according to new analysis by the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC), Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS). AGRC researcher, Dr Andrew Armstrong said the analysis found an estimated 41 per cent of Australians who regularly bet on the races experienced gambling-related problems such as financial pressures, relationship issues and health problems.
Family Matters article Jul 2013
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Family Matters article Dec 2012
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