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Engaging Parents in Child-Focused Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education Strategies

child sexual abuse, FVSV
2024

This rapid systematic review asks: what rationales are used to justify parental involvement in child-focused child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention programs? what approaches are used for parental engagement in child-focused CSA prevention programs? and what are the facilitators and barriers to parental involvement in child-focused CSA prevention programs?

Courage and responding to disclosures of sexual abuse from children and young people

child sexual abuse
2024

This paper examines how parents, carers and professionals can respond courageously to children’s and young people’s disclosures of sexual abuse, outlining key actions to take and avoid.

Emotional Dysregulation and Avoidance with Caregivers

adolescent violence, Neurodivergence
2024

The study aimed to explore the underlying mechanisms between social communication understanding and aggressive behaviours in autistic and non-autistic adolescents, specifically the role of emotional dysregulation and its impact on avoidance with caregivers.

We Hear YOUth – End of Project Evaluation (July 2021)

co-design, lived experience

This end of project evaluation report provides insights into the project delivery - both practical steps and rationale, as well as assessing impact and providing insight into key reflections and lessons learned of the We Hear YOUth Project.

Improving Service Pathways

FVSV, service delivery
2024

Project Respect's report highlights the urgent need for trauma-informed, long-term support for women and gender diverse individuals in Victoria's sex industry, revealing significant service gaps and systemic barriers.

Children aged 10 to 13 in the justice system: Characteristics, alleged offending and legal outcomes

youth justice
2024

This study sought to generate new knowledge about children aged 10 to 13 years who are charged with offending, including their characteristics and support needs, the application of doli incapax provisions with this group, and their offending, criminal justice outcomes and trajectories.

‘It was Dangerous, Corrosive and Cruel but not Illegal’: Legal help-seeking Behaviours Amongst LGBTQA+ Domestic and Family Violence Victim-survivors Experiencing Coercive Control in Australia

FVSV, LGBTQIA+
2023

This article examines LGBTQA+ Australians’ experiences of legal help-seeking behaviours when experiencing coercive control from an intimate partner and/or family member.

Grooming and child sexual abuse

child sexual abuse, FVSV
2024

This fact sheet provides an overview of child sexual abuse with a specific focus on child grooming. It details: information about the grooming process; how perpetrators groom parents, caregivers, co-workers or other adults; online grooming and child sexual abuse; what to do if you suspect grooming or child sexual abuse; and how to access specialist sexual assault services.

Understanding sexual assault

FVSV
2023

This fact sheet provides an overview of sexual assault, how common it is and includes common reactions and feelings one might encounter after sexual assault, and where to get support.

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