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Report
A rapid evidence review of early childhood programs to reduce harm and maltreatment and improve school readiness
Evidence Bank Rapid Review
Publisher
Primary education
Transition to school
Harm reduction
Children
Child welfare
Child protection
Vulnerable children
New South Wales
Resources
Description
This report details the methods and the results of two rapid evidence reviews undertaken by Western Sydney University for the NSW Department of Communities and Justice in 2021 to build the body of evidence about how to improve outcomes for priority vulnerable populations in New South Wales.
The reviews are intended to be an input to policy and program decision-making in the context of the NSW Government’s six-year commitment to an investment approach to human services. The investment approach has identified priority groups who are at increased risk of experiencing future negative outcomes and of high government expenditure.
One priority group which is the focus of these rapid evidence reviews is vulnerable young children aged 5 or younger with identified risk factors related to their parents, perinatal factors or significant involvement in the child protection system. The investment approach aims to understand and improve the effectiveness of current programs and services in delivering social and health outcomes for this group and other vulnerable groups.
Related Information
Which programs reduce maltreatment and improve safety for vulnerable children? https://apo.org.au/node/321713
Publication Details
Copyright:
Western Sydney University 2022
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
3 Mar 2023
