Short article Jan 2017
Why some children are more likely to go back into care than others
Recent research from the UK highlights the factors that influence the likelihood of a child re-entering the child protection system.
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Short article Jan 2017
Recent research from the UK highlights the factors that influence the likelihood of a child re-entering the child protection system.
Short article Sep 2017
Young people leaving care have specific needs and are at greater risk of contact with the justice system.
Short article Oct 2018
We provide an overview of the national diagnostic tool and a guide to its use for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Media release May 2016
New guidelines released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies will strengthen clinical support for survivors of sexual assault who may drink or use drugs to cope with their experience.
Policy and practice paper Oct 2007
Produced by the former National Child Protection Clearinghouse
Policy and practice paper Oct 2007
A discussion of problems in defining and understanding the complexities of stepfamilies, and differences between stepfamilies and nuclear families.
Research report May 2002
This paper uses data from the 1996 Australian Census to analyse the factors which explain the employment gap.
Research report Feb 2013
Investigates how communication technologies facilitate sexual violence against young people and challenges this presents for the justice system
Research report Nov 2013
This paper explores the characteristics of employed and non-employed mothers, to identify the factors that contribute to differing employment levels
Research report Jul 2007
This paper compares the employment aspirations and expectations of mothers with and without long-term health problems.