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Report
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. -
Practice paper
Keeping children visible in practice responses to family and domestic violence
Dan Moss & Chris Dolman, Emerging MindsThis 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. -
Online course
The impact of family and domestic violence on the child
Emerging MindsThis course provides you with an introduction to the impact of family and domestic violence (FDV) on children. -
Video
What is a social worker?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how social workers can support you and your family. -
Online course
Honouring Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander voices in healing family violence
Emerging MindsThis online training course will help you to reinforce connections, strengths and skills in your work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families experiencing family violence, enabling them to take the lead in their healing journey. -
Online course
Working with children who have experienced trauma online courses
Emerging MindsA suite of courses and resources to support practitioners working with children who have experienced trauma. -
Online course
Supporting children who disclose trauma
Emerging MindsThis course examines practice strategies for supporting children who have disclosed trauma or abuse. It will help you to develop strategies and activities to support children to move away from the self-blame and secrecy associated with physical or sexual violence. -
In focus
In focus: Prevention and early intervention
Emerging MindsPrevention and early intervention in the life of a child, or the life of a vulnerability or difficulty, are vital elements in improving infant and child mental health. This resource outlines the difference between prevention and early intervention, strategies for identifying mental health concerns and supports for families and practitioners. -
In focus
In focus: Family and domestic violence and children
Emerging MindsNo matter what kind of service you work in, you’re likely to come across families who have been or are currently impacted by violence and abuse – whether you realise it or not. This resource will help all professionals understand the ‘climate of fear’ family and domestic violence creates, and have the skills and confidence to talk with parents about the impacts. -
In focus
In focus: What are adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)?
Emerging MindsAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can get in the way of children’s potential, by impacting their relationships, sense of self and perceptions of the world around them. But poor outcomes are not inevitable. This resource explores how prevention and early intervention strategies, along with policies to better support families experiencing hardship, can help turn the tide on adversity. -
Practice paper
How to speak with separating parents about their children’s wellbeing
Dr Nikola Balvin and Nicole PatersonThis resource outlines the importance of making children's wellbeing a central aspect of the conversations practitioners have with parents who are going through separation or divorce, and aims to address the gap by summarising the best-practice principles on parenting during separation. -
Guide
PERCS Conversation Guide: Domestic violence and children
Emerging MindsThe PERCS Conversation Guide is designed to support both specialist and non-specialist practitioners to have collaborative, respectful conversations with parent-clients about how FDV can affect the whole family.