Short article Jul 2018
Young people involved in child protection and youth justice systems
We compiled recent resources and short articles that explore the intersection between the child protection and youth justice systems in Australia.
Short article Jul 2018
We compiled recent resources and short articles that explore the intersection between the child protection and youth justice systems in Australia.
Short article Jan 2017
Recent research from the UK highlights the factors that influence the likelihood of a child re-entering the child protection system.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2014
An overview of the current evidence on who is likely to be a perpetrator of child abuse and neglect
Media release Sep 2018
The Australian Institute of Family Study’s submission to the House of Representatives Inquiry into Intergenerational Welfare Dependence ‘highlights the importance of service systems that are responsive to the needs of vulnerable families – and the particular value of coordinated, responsive systems in the context of communities that experience high levels of social and economic disadvantage’.
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to out-of-home care
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web-resources relating to child abuse and neglect prevention.
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web-resources relating to child abuse and neglect.
Short article Mar 2019
Article based on a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference by Dr Tim Reddel from the Department of Social Services.
Policy and practice paper Apr 2014
This paper aims to provide a broad overview of child neglect, one of the most common forms of maltreatment.
Short article Sep 2017
Young people leaving care have specific needs and are at greater risk of contact with the justice system.