Policy and practice paper Dec 2006
Young people who sexually abuse: Key issues
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This paper is about young people who have committed acts of sexual abuse. It is written for those who come across this issue in their day-to-day work
Policy and practice paper Dec 2006
This paper is about young people who have committed acts of sexual abuse. It is written for those who come across this issue in their day-to-day work
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 Dec 1995
Current issues of child sexual abuse, perpetrator characteristics, the "backlash" against child abuse, ritual abuse and prevention initiatives.
Policy and practice paper Oct 2007
A discussion of problems in defining and understanding the complexities of stepfamilies, and differences between stepfamilies and nuclear families.
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
Short article Jul 2017
Zoe Upson discusses how Amity Health supports its staff to deliver and evaluate community programs, despite not having a dedicated research team.
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The Smith Family’s Wendy Field discusses the tensions between implementing evidence-based programs and responding to local and complex needs.
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Drummond Street Services' CEO Karen Field reflects upon the use of evidence in her work and the work of the sector.
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Cathie Valentine discusses the need for collaboration between researchers and practitioners to help overcome complex problems affecting families.
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Examines the importance of listening to the perspectives of young people on their experiences of parental separation.