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A Knowledge Hub for professionals wanting information about family violence and sexual violence for children, young people, individuals and families.
An open-access peer-reviewed journal publishing research, reports and commentary to provide a quality evidence base for improving outcomes and services for children, young people and families. Published by the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare.
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This case study provides an overview of the evaluation process we conducted for the MERLE program. The MERLE program, delivered by South East Community Links was a two-year pilot initiative funded by the Australian government. It aimed to support 60 young people from multicultural backgrounds at risk of school disengagement or youth justice involvement.
This case study highlights the journey of the MERLE program, a two-year pilot program designed to support disengaged and disadvantaged youth, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
A case study on the “I Need to Know You’re Safe” framework: A youth-informed framework developed in partnership with Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) and Anglicare Victoria. This culturally responsive guide addresses service gaps for multicultural young people experiencing family violence.
The Keeping Families Safe (KFS) is a State-funded program that focusses on the safety needs of families when an adolescent is using violence at home.
Melbourne City Mission and the Centre for Multicultural Youth’s Restart program is a trauma-informed, healing-focused and flexible program designed to support young people using violence in the home to recognise the violence and adapt their behaviours.
The Western VACCA AVITH Program works with young people using family violence in the home and their families through a therapeutic lens to minimise their use of violence.
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