On 10 November 2015, Victim Support Service (VSS) in partnership with Anglicare, hosted the ‘Improving Justice and Support for Child and Adolescent Victims of Crime’ Conference in Adelaide. This event involved a diverse group of almost 100 representatives from across the non-government and government sectors with an interest in supporting young victims of crime.

The opportunities presented by the National Affordable Housing Agreement propelled the SA Homelessness Strategy Unit into implementing a range of reforms that built on existing strengths of the specialist homelessness services sector. As a major contribution to homelessness service system reform, SA took the decisive step of considering accompanying children as clients of specialist homelessness...

Contains comprehensive information on state and territory child protection and support services in 2013-14, and the characteristics of Australian children within the child protection system. Introduction In Australia, statutory child protection is the responsibility of state and territory governments. Each state and territory department responsible for child protection provides assistance to vulnerable children who have...

In the present report, the Special Rapporteur focuses on children deprived of their liberty from the perspective of the prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. In the report, the Special Rapporteur explores the international legal framework and standards protecting children deprived of their liberty from being subjected to torture...

This video clip outlines the grave need for child protection research and the essential work that the Centre does for Australian children and families.