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A framework drawn from evidence and knowledge on what works to support First Nations' children and young people and their families to heal from experiences of violence.
This study aimed to discover what enables young people in Australia to create healthy relationships despite exposure to domestic violence (DV) in their families of origin during their formative years.
Drawing on a large sample of female carers living in Australia (n=3,775), this study aims to document and explore children and young people’s experiences of abuse in the past 12 months.
ANROWS conducted a study on the WRAP around families project, which aimed to create a framework for addressing adolescent family violence. The study identified practice and system challenges, as well as emerging promising practices in the sector. This research is relevant to practitioners working with families affected by adolescent violence and provides valuable insights for improving interventions and support.
The Medical Journal of Australia published the Australian Child Maltreatment Study, surveying over 8,500 Australians aged 16-65. It highlights widespread child maltreatment in Australia and its links to mental disorders, health risk behaviours, and conditions. This study is relevant for practitioners, offering insights into prevalence and impact while emphasising the importance of primary prevention and urgent action.
The Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre (MGFVPC) conducted a research project in collaboration with FSV to develop MARAM practice guidance. This report presents findings from in-depth interviews with Victorian children and young people (ages 10-25) who have experienced family violence, providing valuable insights for practitioners working in this field.
The Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS) conducted by Haslam et al. (2023) provides the first nationally representative data on the prevalence of child maltreatment in Australia. Results indicate alarmingly high prevalence rates of various forms of child maltreatment, emphasising the need for trauma-informed care in child and family services to address its complex impact on children's wellbeing.
This research provides an understanding of how services and systems including health and education can better hear from and respond to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people who experience domestic and family violence.
This resource draws on research to build the evidence base, for those working in policy and with children and families, about the connections between DFV and children’s mental health and wellbeing.
