Child abuse
Guide
Avoiding the 3 ‘M’s: accurate use of violence, abuse and neglect statistics and research to avoid myths, mistakes and misinformation
This resource aligns with, complements and is intended to support the various system design, policy and practice change and violence, abuse and neglect integration efforts underway across NSW Health statewide and locally.
Report
The economic cost of violence against children and young people
This report, which focuses solely on violence against children and young people aged 0-24, using the figures from 2016-2017, reveals that violence against children not only impacts on their lives but also has a tremendous economic impact on New South Wales.
Report
Far less than they deserve: children with learning disabilities or autism living in mental health hospitals
This report shows how too many children are being admitted to secure hospitals unnecessarily – in some cases are spending months and years of their childhood in institutions when they should be in their community. It warns that the current system of support for those with learning disabilities or autism is letting down some of...
Report
Getting the National Redress Scheme right: an overdue step towards justice
This report highlights the need for the redress scheme to be transparent and accountable. More information needs to be made publicly available. Governments and departments have a responsibility to ensure that processes are visible and understood by survivors. The committee makes recommendations aimed at ensuring a more transparent scheme.
Report
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse – first progress report
The NT Government reports on its reform agenda, designed to improve supports for children and families at risk of, or experiencing, vulnerability and to strengthen support services to victims and survivors of abuse.