Revisiting cumulative harm: Reflecting on new research insights, legislative developments and coronial evidence as a road map for next steps – India Bryce

This review revisits the concept of cumulative harm through recent research, legislative changes, and coronial findings, making the case that cumulative harm remains an under-recognised driver of poor outcomes for children. The article critiques fragmented responses across systems and highlights how children’s experiences of violence, neglect, and instability accumulate over time.