From journal articles to Quick Guides and webinars, you will find tools and information to support.
University of Queensland research shows Triple P System’s public health approach significantly improves prevention of child maltreatment, highlighting cost-effective, evidence-based parenting support in disadvantaged communities despite uncontrolled contextual factors.
The latest Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report shows an increase in notifications, investigations, and finalised investigations of alleged maltreatment in Australia's child protection system since the 2021-22 AIFS report.
This report by the eSafety Commissioner, Deakin, and QUT examines online experiences of 100+ young men (16-21), revealing tensions between personal manhood experiences and its online portrayal through interviews and focus groups.
The University of Edinburgh report highlights the risks and health issues of mothers with recurrent child removals, showing higher early death rates and the need for more research and specialist support
This report from Scape and Year13's Gen Z wellbeing index compares young people in Scape accommodation with those outside, highlighting wellbeing impacts, issues faced, and increased mental health therapy seeking.
This report by AIFS and the Australian Human Rights Commission examines 3,000+ recommendations from 61 Royal Commissions and inquiries (2010-2022) to focus on child protection and youth justice system reforms.
This practice tool provides an accompaniment to the practice guide Responding to children and young people living in out-of-home care who engage in harmful sexual behaviour as a guide to creating safety plans for young people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour. The fillable .pdf file has a checklist for creating safety plans in your own organisation, a fillable template to use with a young person you work with, and an example safety plan to use as a case study reference.
This study of young people and families in transnational Muslim communities in Australia finds that current forced-marriage frameworks rely on an overly narrow view of consent and coercion. Community perspectives show broader structural pressures at play, highlighting the need for more community-led prevention strategies.
This report card provides key data updates on progress towards the primary prevention of violence against women in Australia.