Policy and practice paper Sep 1997
Emotional abuse: The hidden form of maltreatment
Explores definitions of emotional abuse within legal, practice and research frameworks.
Policy and practice paper Sep 1997
Explores definitions of emotional abuse within legal, practice and research frameworks.
Practice guide Oct 2013
Draws on the literature from three sectors: early childhood services; environmental and natural resource management activities; and health programs.
Practice guide Jul 2014
Reviews evaluation studies on parental educational engagement in Australia and presents case studies on several programs.
Practice guide Oct 2013
Examines the Australian and international research evidence on how such engagement can be developed and maintained.
Policy and practice paper Dec 2005
The aim of the project was to identify carers, service providers and young people in care’s views on Indigenous out-of-home care arrangements
Family Matters article Mar 1996
Policy and practice paper Jun 2000
Exploration of the relationship between child maltreatment (especially child sexual abuse) and the experience or witnessing of domestic violence.
Webinar May 2019
This webinar discussed recent research on the social and economic benefits of extending care to young people transitioning to adulthood.
Research snapshot Oct 2010
The focus of this Facts Sheet is on broad family trends. It was prepared to celebrate the 30th anniversary of research by AIFS.
Family Matters article Apr 2002