From journal articles to Quick Guides and webinars, you will find tools and information to support.
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This guide provides a quick overview of the Victorian MARAM framework and key changes brought in to support the introduction of the framework. This guide links users to additional resources and outlines challenges of the MARAM implementation in Victoria.
Fact sheet about harmful sexual behaviours in children and young people aimed at parents and carers which covers: what is normal sexual behaviour in children and young people? When is sexual behaviour in children and young people harmful? What do I do if my child is displaying these behaviours?
This article uses two paradigmatic case studies to build on the theories of intergenerational and collective trauma to argue that dissociation should be a key target of prevention strategies for gender-based violence.
This evaluation report by Caz McLean evaluates the Creative Art Therapy (CAT) Program by Family Access Network (FAN), which provides therapeutic support to LGBTIQA+ young people and pregnant/parenting young people impacted by family violence and homelessness. The program, funded by the Paul Ramsay Foundation and Family Safety Victoria, aims to decrease wait times for therapeutic support, provide access to LGBTIQA+ lived experience workers, and offer no-cost support to those in financial distress.
This LSAC snapshot examines factors that are associated with a reduced or increased likelihood of young Australians experiencing sexual harassment. These findings can help policy makers and service providers identify subgroups of young people that could be at greater risk, so that protective factors can be strengthened.
Rainbow Door webpage outlining what financial abuse looks like, how it might be used in our communities and where to get support.
This initiative, supported by Family Safety Victoria, has involved developing a comprehensive suite of resources designed to guide Safe Steps' work in safeguarding children and young people. Resources include: Training; A policy matrix; Model policies; Resources for children and young people about their rights, safety and how to provide feedback or make a complaint. These resources have been reviewed and adjusted according to feedback received from Safe and Equal and the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare. resourcesportal.safesteps.org.au
Results from a comprehensive survey by UoM and UTAS of NSW LGBTQ+ people’s experiences of sexual violence.
A study of 3,500 young Australians found high rates of childhood online sexual victimisation, including non-consensual image sharing and adult sexual solicitation. These findings highlight the need for targeted protections and interventions to prevent online sexual exploitation, particularly of girls.
