Child sexual abuse
Report
Child migration programmes: investigation report
This report criticises Her Majesty’s Government (HMG) for the policy of child migration and recommends that all child migrants are financially compensated by HMG through a redress scheme. The report also recommends that organisations involved in implementing the migration programmes offer apologies to child migrants, where they have failed to do so.
Report
National comparison of cross-agency practice in investigating and responding to severe child abuse
This paper reports on the arrangements in place in each state/territory to support a cross-agency response based on characteristics associated with effective cross-agency responses identified in the research literature.
Report
Problem sexual behaviours and sexually abusive behaviours in Australian children and young people
This paper presents a review of available literature on problem sexual behaviours (PSBs) and sexually abusive behaviours (SABs) exhibited in Australian children and young people.
Discussion paper
Implementation of the Inquiry into Abuse in State Care: discussion paper two
This discussion paper outlines key issues relating to the implementation of the proposed inquiry into abuse in state care (the Inquiry) and seeks your feedback on these matters. This builds on a paper considered on 11 December 2017, which sought feedback on the potential purpose and scope of the Inquiry.
Discussion paper
A continuum of responses for harmful sexual behaviours
This paper examines the current and emerging evidence base regarding the continuum of responses for children and young people who display harmful sexual behaviours.