Policy and practice paper Sep 2014
Who abuses children?
An overview of the current evidence on who is likely to be a perpetrator of child abuse and neglect
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
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.
Policy and practice paper May 2014
Child Aware Approaches is a grassroots initiative to develop local approaches, actions and initiatives to keep children safe and well.
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.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2014
Australian research into FIFO work practices suggests this lifestyle has a range of effects on children and on family relationships.
Policy and practice paper May 2013
This paper provides a theoretical basis to working with vulnerable and high-risk families where parenting is not "good enough" or even unsafe
Policy and practice paper Feb 2013
This paper uses existing literature to describe Australia's family leave policy history leading up to the government-funded Dad and Partner Pay
Policy and practice paper Aug 2012
A review of research on building safe and supportive families and communities for Indigenous children in Australia.
Policy and practice paper May 2011
In this paper, we look at the issues facing those responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children in the context of parental separation.
Policy and practice paper Nov 2010
Explores the extent to which family dispute resolution (FDR) services are accessible to families from CALD backgrounds.