Policy and practice paper Dec 2008
A National Approach for Child Protection
Discusses the child protection system in Australia, legislation and policy frameworks, child welfare ideology, and key challenges and possible future
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Policy and practice paper Dec 2008
Discusses the child protection system in Australia, legislation and policy frameworks, child welfare ideology, and key challenges and possible future
Policy and practice paper Dec 2008
Prepared by the NCPC, AIFS, with the assistance of the Children, Youth and Families Unit, AIHW
Family Matters article Mar 2009
This article suggests it is vital to tap potential of the powerful evidence that now exists on the serious immediate and long-term risks posed to children from parental substance dependence, mental health problems and domestic violence, and the high prevalence of such problems among families involved with statutory child protection systems.
Family Matters article Jun 2009
Family Matters opinion piece on sole-parent families
Policy and practice paper Sep 2009
Explores the issues involved in applying a public health approach together with a human rights perspective to healing and protecting infants.
Practice guide Nov 2009
This paper outlines different evaluation types, identifies the key elements to developing a rigorous evaluation and highlights possible limitations.
Policy and practice paper Dec 2009
Produced by the National Child Protection Clearinghouse
Practice guide Jun 2010
Summarises current knowledge on best practice in child protection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Family Matters article Sep 2010
Drawing on the narratives of 22 victim/survivors of sexual assault, this article identifies what justice means to these victim/survivors and discusses four key aspects that relate to their procedural justice needs' information, validation, voice and control.
Family Matters article Sep 2010