Children affected by domestic and family violence: A review of domestic and family violence prevention, early intervention and response services

Analysis & Policy Observatory, Australia, 2014

Related to Family and domestic violence, Prevention and early intervention

Australian Institute of Family Studies
This report sets out the findings of research into domestic and family violence prevention, early intervention and response for children aged 0–8 years in New South Wales.

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Book

Stepping up for kids: Understanding and supporting children who have experienced domestic and family violence

The Trauma and Grief Network (TGN)

This online booklet is for professionals, or any adults who want to better understand how to support children who have experienced domestic violence. It includes recent statistics and explores the impact on children, addressing common myths and fears regarding this vital issue. 'Domestic and Family Violence can be more damaging to young people whom might not necessarily be at the very centre of the violence; and such experiences can go on to shape children’s still‑developing behavioural, emotional, biological and physical systems.
Practice paper

Child-focused social work practice in the context of family and domestic violence: Understanding the impact of male violence

Priscilla Dunk-West and Sarah Wendt, Flinders University

This resource examines male violence and its impact on families – specifically, women and their children. It highlights the importance of research-informed social work intervention that is child-centred and safety-focused and outlines some of the complexities in working with mothers and children who are experiencing violence, and with men who perpetrate FDV.
Practice paper

Keeping children visible in practice responses to family and domestic violence

Dan Moss & Chris Dolman, Emerging Minds

This paper supports practitioners and organisations to respond to Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) in ways that prioritise children’s social and emotional wellbeing and safety.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: March 2026

Prepared by AIFS

The March 2026 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis that presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: February 2026

Prepared by AIFS

The February 2026 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis that presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: November 2025

Prepared by AIFS

The November 2025 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for the month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis that presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided.
Webinar

Gaps and strengths in workforce competency

Emerging Minds

This webinar is intended for organisational and systems leaders across the health, education, social and community services sectors, as well as practitioners with an interest in workforce development.
Webinar

Identifying and responding to child sexual abuse: Supporting the mental health of children and young people

Child Family Community Australia & Emerging Minds

This webinar combines practice and lived experience to explore how we as a sector can better identify and respond to child sexual abuse and support victims and survivors to heal and recover. It is intended to complement ‘Trauma prevention and early intervention approaches with children and young people’ which was broadcast in September 2025.
Webinar

Towards a comprehensive child mental health system: Exploring workforce availability

Emerging Minds

This webinar is intended for organisational and systems leaders across the health, education, social and community services sectors, as well as practitioners with an interest in workforce development.
Resource summary

Resources for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families

These resources explore how non-Indigenous practitioners and services can develop genuine connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities to create the best conditions for effective service delivery; services based on respect, learning and creating shared understandings.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: August 2025

Prepared by AIFS

The August 2025 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for the month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis that presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: July 2025

Prepared by AIFS

The July 2025 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for the month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis that presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided.

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Children affected by domestic and family violence: A review of domestic and family violence prevention, early intervention and response services

Analysis & Policy Observatory, Australia, 2014

Discover more resources

Stepping up for kids: Understanding and supporting children who have experienced domestic and family violence

Child-focused social work practice in the context of family and domestic violence: Understanding the impact of male violence

Keeping children visible in practice responses to family and domestic violence

Highlights in child mental health research: March 2026

Highlights in child mental health research: February 2026

Highlights in child mental health research: November 2025

Gaps and strengths in workforce competency

Identifying and responding to child sexual abuse: Supporting the mental health of children and young people

Towards a comprehensive child mental health system: Exploring workforce availability

Resources for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families

Highlights in child mental health research: August 2025

Highlights in child mental health research: July 2025