Short article Aug 2017
Investigating the complex links between maltreatment and youth offending
This article explores what’s known about the complex relationship between child maltreatment and youth offending.
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Investigating the complex links between maltreatment and youth offending
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Short article Sep 2017
The transition from out-of-home care and offending behaviours
Young people leaving care have specific needs and are at greater risk of contact with the justice system.
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Short article Oct 2017
Child maltreatment, homelessness and youth offending
This article examines the role of homelessness in the link between child maltreatment and youth offending.
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Short article Oct 2017
Improving data collection to better support children in out-of-home care at risk of offending
We need to collect better data to improve our understanding of how vulnerable children in need become offenders, writes Dr Kath McFarlane.
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Short article Nov 2017
Child protection workers and occupational violence
Violence against child protection workers has negative effects on their health and wellbeing, but more research is needed to understand its impacts.
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Short article Feb 2018
Sexting: What does the research say?
Recent research suggests that more young adults engage in sexting than teenagers and those who sext regard it more positively than those who don't.
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Corporate publication Aug 2021
Corporate Plan: 2021/22 to 2024/25
The AIFS Corporate Plan 2021 outlines our vision to make a profound and positive contribution to the lifetime wellbeing of Australian families.
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Corporate publication Oct 2021
Annual Report 2020/21
Australian Institute of Family Studies annual reports describe the research and operations of the Institute, along with highlights for the year.
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Short article Dec 2017
CFCA in 2017: A year in review
An overview of CFCA’s achievements and most popular resources in 2017.
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Short article Dec 2017
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse: Report released
A short overview of the final report released by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse on 15 December 2017.