Family Matters article Feb 2006
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Teenage mothers
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Policy and practice paper Dec 2005
Enhancing Out-of-Home Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young People
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
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Research report Nov 2005
Patterns and precursors of adolescent antisocial behaviour: Outcomes and connections
The third report from the collaborative partnership between the Australian Institute of Family Studies and Crime Prevention Victoria
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Policy and practice paper Nov 2005
The recruitment, retention, and support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander foster carers
Examines the recruitment, retention, training, assessment and support of Aboriginal and Torres people caring for children removed from their parents
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Family Matters article Jun 2005
Working with adolescents in the education system to prevent sexual assault
This paper discusses current best practice approaches to prevention of sexual assault experienced by young people, with a focus on schools based programs, reflects on past sexual assault prevention initiatives with young people, and considers what direction future initiatives might take, including proposed policy changes.
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Research report Jun 2005
In the driver's seat
This report focuses on the personal, family and social characteristics that are linked to differing patterns of driving behaviour
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Family Matters article Mar 2005
Caring for children and adults
This paper presents evidence on the use of flexible work arrangements to provide adult care and how this compares to the use by those caring for children.
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Family Matters article Mar 2005
What is life like for young Australians today, and how well are they faring?
This paper reports on the progress and perspectives of 1157 young people aged 19 - 20 years, looking at how they are coping with the complexity and uncertainty of modern life.
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Research report Dec 2004
Parenting influences on adolescent alcohol use
This report reviews and synthesises the research and interventions concerning the impact of parenting factors on adolescent alcohol use
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Family Matters article Sep 2004
Becoming adult in the 2000s
This article focuses on contemporary patterns of transition for young people who are becoming adult in the 2000s, and reflects on how we understand these patterns.