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Child abuse

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Abuse (People)
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Report

Assessing the different dimensions and degrees of risk of child sexual abuse in institutions


The purpose of this research was to establish a means of differentiating between types of institutions in terms of level of risk of child sexual abuse according to the characteristics of the institution and the kinds of activities that it organises.
Report

Child neglect: key concepts and risk factors


This report provides an overview of the key concepts in defining neglect and a systematic review of reviews investigating the common risk factors for neglect.
Report

Rapid evidence assessment: Current best evidence in the therapeutic treatment of children with problem or harmful sexual behaviours, and children who have sexually offended


This evidence review aimed to identify current best evidence about the effectiveness and content of programs and practices, in Australia and internationally, aimed at treating children with problem sexual behaviour (aged under 10), harmful sexual behaviour (aged 10–17), and children who have sexually offended (aged 10–17).
Briefing paper

Working together to support children and families: Key findings from the Practice First evaluation


This evaluation found that Practice First has facilitated a shift in organisational culture within FACS towards a focus on child centred practice and increased engagement with children, carers and other agencies.
Guide

Protection through participation: involving children in child-safe organisations


Drawing from the Children's Safety Study, a study that considered children's perceptions of safety, their safety needs and how well they believed adults and institutions protected them from harm, this paper provides practical guidance based on what children and young people have said themselves, as well as observations about how this might be put into...