Policy and practice paper Dec 1995
Update on child sexual abuse
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Current issues of child sexual abuse, perpetrator characteristics, the "backlash" against child abuse, ritual abuse and prevention initiatives.
Policy and practice paper Dec 1995
Current issues of child sexual abuse, perpetrator characteristics, the "backlash" against child abuse, ritual abuse and prevention initiatives.
Family Matters article Jan 2008
This 'family law update' examines recent developments in Australian family law, mid-way through the phased-in family law system reform period.
Practice guide Jul 2014
Reviews research on the link between alcohol and sexual assaults that are perpetrated in circumstances of socialising and sexual interactions
Practice guide Nov 2013
Research summary aims to contribute to and clarify the debate around false allegations of sexual assault by providing a summary of recent literature
Practice guide Jul 2013
This paper focuses on the design and delivery of trauma-informed and trauma-specific children's services and care.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
Looks at what kind of training would assist in providing safe, nurturing care and continuity of cultural needs for children in care
Practice guide Jun 2005
Review theoretical approaches to trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation, and examines current legislative, policy and services responses.
Family Matters article Aug 1993
This article presents a collection of papers on family life amongst Torres Strait Islanders.
Family Matters article Jun 2005
This article re-examines the notion of time in the context of post-separation parenting.
Practice guide Jul 2013
Considers whether forensic medical evidence is associated with positive legal outcomes and the role of forensic medical evidence in key decisions