Research snapshot Dec 2017
The effects of pornography on children and young people
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A discussion of pornography and its effects on children and young people.
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Research snapshot Dec 2017
A discussion of pornography and its effects on children and young people.
Practice guide Jun 2016
An overview of cognitive development in children who have experienced trauma, and principles to support effective practice responses
Policy and practice paper Sep 2018
An overview of the economic costs of child abuse and neglect to the departments responsible for child protection services in Australia
Commissioned report Aug 2017
Six in ten Australian 14-15 year-olds know what career they would like to have in the future but the jobs that boys aspire to are different to girls.
Research programs
Ten to Men: The Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health is a national research initiative studying male health outcomes.
Media release May 2023
A new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has found that if a child is involved in volunteering before the age of 13, the odds of having poor mental health are reduced by around 28%.
Commissioned report Nov 2019
This chapter looks at the sexual behaviours of teenagers, and their experiences with unwanted sexual behaviours and pornography.
Practice guide Jun 2023
This practice guide describes technology-facilitated coercive control and synthesises the evidence on how to support clients experiencing it.
Short article Feb 2023
This short article provides practitioners with the evidence for what works to support young people in out-of-home care who are at risk of suicidality.
Webinar Jul 2021
This webinar explored how a capabilities approach can help young people navigate housing stress and other challenges.