Research report May 2014
Families, policy and the law
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This AIFS book explore some of the complexities of the child and family issues facing those working in social policy and legal systems
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Research report May 2014
This AIFS book explore some of the complexities of the child and family issues facing those working in social policy and legal systems
Policy and practice paper Jul 2014
Offers a broad overview of some of the main approaches to child protection used internationally, including Canada, Sweden, Belgium and the Gaza Strip.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2014
This paper aims to provide non-legal professionals in the family law sector with a general outline of the relevant reforms
Practice guide Oct 2014
Identifies what works, what doesn't, and the gaps in the research evidence.
Family Matters article Jun 2015
New measures to combat forced marriages
Webinar Jul 2015
This webinar described notable developments and initiatives taking place internationally in the area of child legal representation.
Webinar Oct 2015
This webinar described the role of technologies in young people’s lives, and how they might be used to support young people’s mental health.
Media release Oct 2015
An evaluation of the 2012 Family Law Act amendments that were designed to improve responses to family violence and child abuse has found the changes are "a step in the right direction".
Webinar Mar 2016
This webinar focused on the evidence for the effectiveness of counselling and psychotherapy, and the factors that contribute to its success.
Webinar Aug 2016
This webinar outlined ways in which practitioners can support healing and recovery in families affected by parental mental illness.