This study examined associations between out-of-school suspension from primary school and early contact with police in New South Wales. The odds of suspended children experiencing any contact were three times those of non-suspended children. The study finds that systemic intersectoral reform to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline by enacting effective alternatives to suspension is required.

This guide summarises evidence on potentially harmful behaviours (PHB) in Autistic children, showing how PHB may communicate unmet needs linked to neurodevelopmental differences. The guide is for practitioners working with children and young people, parents and families and has been developed specifically for practitioners who have less than 5 years of experience in the child...

This policy insights paper examines the rising trend of school suspensions in New South Wales (NSW) and their connection to student interaction with the criminal justice system. It identifies practical, evidence-based strategies – as alternatives to school exclusion – to create safer learning environments for students, teachers and schools to support long-term outcomes.

This audit examined students behaving in a violent way toward staff in Victorian government schools. It finds that reasonable steps are taken to provide a work environment that is safe from work-related violence, but there are weaknesses in how that safe environment is maintained. It presents three key findings and four recommendations.

This report examines the prevalence of sexual harassment experienced by teachers in Australian schools, primarily perpetrated by students. It finds a significant percentage of teachers, especially women, are subjected to sexual harassment and makes recommendations to support and fund evidence-based measures to address the issue.