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.
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 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
Practice guide Sep 2008
This paper provides clear directions for future research and practice in responding to and preventing sexual assault among adults with a disability.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
Pre-arrival and early settlement experiences of a cohort of humanitarian migrants
Family Matters article Jun 2001
Short article Mar 2018
Recent research shows that while most Australians support immigration and multiculturalism, reports of discrimination have doubled between 2007–17.
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.