Policy and practice paper Jul 2014
International approaches to child protection
Offers a broad overview of some of the main approaches to child protection used internationally, including Canada, Sweden, Belgium and the Gaza Strip.
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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.
Webinar Oct 2016
This webinar presented observations from a recent scoping study and discussed effective practice responses in relation to elder abuse.
Webinar May 2018
This webinar outlined emerging evidence on the impact of early adversity on children’s development and discussed implications for practice.
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.
Short article Sep 2017
Young people leaving care have specific needs and are at greater risk of contact with the justice system.
Short article Oct 2017
This article examines the role of homelessness in the link between child maltreatment and youth offending.
Short article Apr 2018
VicHealth has recently released a practical guide on how individuals and organisations working on gender equality initiatives can manage resistance.
Short article Aug 2018
This short article highlights the importance of giving children a voice after cases of intimate partner homicide to better respond to their needs.
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 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).