Media release Nov 2018
Smacking children to discipline and punish them
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For decades the American Academy of Pediatrics discouraged parents from spanking.
Media release Nov 2018
For decades the American Academy of Pediatrics discouraged parents from spanking.
Research report Dec 1991
The paper focuses on mothers' and fathers' attitudes to sharing the care of sick children. A selection of case studies is included.
Practice guide Oct 2012
This Research Summary into sibling sexual abuse will review the current literature on definitions, impacts, barriers to disclosure and legal issues
Family Matters article Apr 1992
Family Matters article Jun 1995
Practice guide May 2014
Traces the path of research on violence against women to conclude that gender inequality is an underlying determinant in the factors that cause it
Short article Feb 2018
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.
Family Matters article Dec 1992
Family Matters article Nov 1990
Policy and practice paper Aug 2012
A review of research on building safe and supportive families and communities for Indigenous children in Australia.