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Fact sheet
Schools supporting families to recover from disaster
Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief NetworkThere are many ways that schools and families can work together in the aftermath of a disaster. Schools provide a natural focal point for communities with a significant portion of the community being connected through their child’s attendance at the school. -
Guide
Bullying and substance abuse: Who it affects and why
Advanced Recovery Systems"Bullying transcends childish acts such as teasing, rough housing or joking around. It can be a dangerous activity with devastating physical and psychological effects. It’s a prominent risk factor for substance abuse and addiction, but the person being bullied isn’t the only one at risk." -
Fact sheet
Who abuses children?
Child Family Community AustraliaThis fact sheet provides an overview of available evidence and data on perpetrators of child abuse and neglect. -
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When to suspect child maltreatment
National Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceA summary of the clinical features that may alert healthcare professionals that a child is being maltreated. -
Issues paper
Understanding child neglect
Child Family Community AustraliaThis resource provides a broad overview of child neglect and issues surrounding this complex problem. The paper also talks about how the public health model is suited to addressing neglect. -
Resource summary
The prevalence of child abuse and neglect
Child Family Community AustraliaThis resource sheet summarises the state of knowledge about child abuse and neglect. It provides an overview of Australian studies that have estimated the prevalence of different forms of child maltreatment. -
Report
The impact of domestic violence on children: A literature review
Australian Domestic & Family Violence ClearinghouseThis resource provides a comprehensive review of domestic violence, how it affects children in Australia and what is considered good practice in this area. -
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Responding to children and young people’s disclosures of abuse
Child Family Community AustraliaThis resource serves as a guide about what is known about how, why and when children are likely to disclose and suggests action to take at time of disclosure and thereafter. Includes an infographic. -
Resource summary
Reporting child abuse and neglect
Child Family Community AustraliaThis resource sheet provides information on state and territory departments responsible for receiving reports of suspected child maltreatment from members of the public. -
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The long-term effects of child sexual abuse
Child Family Community AustraliaThis paper looks at the long-term effects of child sexual abuse and discusses the range of negative consequences for mental health and adjustment, aspects of abuse and how strong, supportive relationships can help buffer the impact of abuse. -
Issues paper
Enabling and protecting
Children with Disability AustraliaThis issues paper from Children with Disability Australia looks at proactive approaches to addressing the abuse and neglect of children and young people with disability. -
Research paper
Effects of child abuse and neglect for children and adolescents
Child Family Community AustraliaThis paper provides an overview of the possible effects of child abuse and neglect and explores whether different types of maltreatment are associated with specific adverse consequences in childhood and adolescence.