Policy and practice paper Sep 1997
Emotional abuse: The hidden form of maltreatment
Explores definitions of emotional abuse within legal, practice and research frameworks.
Policy and practice paper Sep 1997
Explores definitions of emotional abuse within legal, practice and research frameworks.
Policy and practice paper Apr 1998
Examines the effects of child sexual abuse on social, sexual and interpersonal functioning, and its role in the broader aspects of mental health.
Policy and practice paper Nov 2006
This paper investigates recent literature on child maltreatment in organisational settings.
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
Policy and practice paper Jun 2006
Provides an evidence base to inform decision-making in the area of pre-employment screening checks for child-related employment
Policy and practice paper Dec 2013
A review and synthesis of the Australian and international literature on same-sex parented families.
Policy and practice paper Jan 2013
This paper reviews recent Australian and international research on the long-term effects of child sexual abuse
Policy and practice paper May 2008
Examines bullying and its impact on young people’s health and wellbeing, and the significance of family relationships in dealing with bullying.
Research report Dec 2000
This collection of essays addresses the new agenda for the Australian welfare system and reflects on the case for radical reform
Research report Dec 1984
This paper gives a brief overview of the changing relationship between school and family in Australia