It has been a frightening time for Australian families, amid ongoing claims of abuse and neglect in childcare centres.
- Professor & Director, Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University
New research shows despite increased government funding, Australia’s child protection system isn’t getting better outcomes. Here’s why.
Parents have spoken up about harrowing cases of their young children being abused by other children in daycare centres.
More reports of horrific abuse at childcare centres have emerged. Mechanisms supposed to stop situations going from unacceptable to unfathomable have failed.
When discussing the sleepover with the host family, it’s helpful to share that you have an open and honest communication style with your child.
One of the most effective tools parents have is open, regular, and age-appropriate conversations with their kids.
Our research shows it is not unusual for young people to harass and abuse their peers.
There have been disturbing reports of students making sexual moaning noises at teachers and other students. This includes students in both high school and primary school.
Key findings on victims and perpetrators of interpersonal violence have been brought together in a new website that seeks to combine over 30 sources of data across Australia.
Ours is the first national survey of the population aged 16 years and older about their experiences of child maltreatment.
Journalist Shannon Molloy was sexually abused as a child, by another young person. He talks to experts, and to other men who’ve experienced sexual abuse, to make sense of his experience.
With more than half a million notifications of suspected child maltreatment each year in Australia, we need to explore the better use of our health-care workforces to prevent maltreatment.
The good news is there are evidence-based strategies that can help you discipline your child without using violence.
Attendance at school is crucial to improving educational outcomes for students. Unfortunately, children in out-of-home care face myriad challenges when it comes to attending school every day.
Families need support to care for their children safely, rather than having their children removed.
Today’s apology is of great significance, not just to survivors but the whole country. Now political and institutional leaders need to tell us what changes will be made to ensure it never happens again.
‘Suitability’ checks in organisations are important but have limitations in screening out child sex offenders. Leaders need to change how they approach the issue.
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