The changing face of childhood

The problem of child neglect and abuse is not simply one of parent-child relationships, this paper suggests, but must be understood in social context

Saving the world's children?

Children's welfare, rights and the legal system

Aboriginal child welfare

This article outlines some thoughts on the matter of child welfare and indigenous children, taking a brief look at the context of indigenous children's needs in this area at the present time and then going on to propose some solutions in the form of policy frameworks that are suitable for Aboriginal people.

The Australian Living Standards Study Box Hill Report

This document reports on the results of a study of living standards in the City of Box Hill, a middle suburban area of Melbourne.

Child abuse and neglect: Incidence and prevention

Incidence and prevention of child abuse and neglect

Child abuse and neglect

This article focuses on one of the priority issues identified by the National Council for the International Year of the Family - to address the problems of family violence.

Domestic violence as a form of child abuse: Identification and prevention

Every year in Australia, thousands of children, as well as women, suffer physically, psychologically and sexually as a result of acts of violence

Child abuse prevention: A perspective on parent enhancement programs from the United States

This paper will provide a background to child abuse and neglect in the USA and examine one perspective on child abuse preventative strategies.

The Commonwealth's role in preventing child abuse: A report to the Minister for Family Services

Presents a five-tier model for the analysis of current Commonwealth child abuse prevention activities as well as for the recommendations for programs