Practice guide May 2014
Bystander approaches
Paper aims to review research around alcohol use in sexual assaults that are perpetrated in circumstances of socializing and sexual interactions
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Practice guide May 2014
Paper aims to review research around alcohol use in sexual assaults that are perpetrated in circumstances of socializing and sexual interactions
Webinar Oct 2016
This webinar presented observations from a recent scoping study and discussed effective practice responses in relation to elder abuse.
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
Media release Sep 2017
Australians need the protection of full ‘pre-commitment systems’ to reduce the financial and social harm from poker machines, according to a discussion paper released today by the Australian Gambling Research Centre. Eight per cent of the Australian adult population – or 1.4million people – experience some degree of gambling problem. Of these almost half are moderate or high risk gamblers, with poker machines the most harmful form of gambling in Australia.
Practice guide Jun 2014
Traces the path of research on violence against women to conclude that gender inequality is an underlying determinant in the factors that cause it
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.
Short article Apr 2018
VicHealth has recently released a practical guide on how individuals and organisations working on gender equality initiatives can manage resistance.
Media release Aug 2017
New research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies has recorded high rates of self-harm and suicidal behaviour among Australian teenagers.
Media release Jan 2018
Abuse of older people is a complex and sometimes hidden problem in Australia. To help build on the growing body of knowledge on the issue, the Elder Abuse National Research Project is currently underway, led by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Practice guide Jul 2014
Reflections on Australia's efforts in primary prevention of violence against women and offers suggestions for the next steps to continue the momentum.