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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Effects of child abuse and neglect for adult survivors
Child Family Community AustraliaThis resource explores the potential long-term effects of child abuse and neglect that may extend into adulthood. -
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Children’s exposure to domestic and family violence
Child Family Community AustraliaThis paper examines the literature assessing children's exposure to domestic and family violence, and findings that domestic and family violence can affect children's behaviour, schooling, cognitive development, mental and physical wellbeing, and is the leading cause of homelessness for children. Children who grow up in families where domestic and family violence occur are also more likely to experience other forms of child abuse, such as sexual, physical and emotional abuse/maltreatment. The effects of such multi-victimisation require attention in policy, practice and research. -
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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 ObservatoryAustralian 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.