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Child Abuse Research Australia

Child Abuse Research Australia is a strategic collaboration between the Australian Childhood Foundation and Monash University (Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences).

We believe that the majority of cases of child abuse, neglect and murder are preventable. We further believe the rights of the child are as important as the rights of parents. Our goal is to provide evidence-based advice to government and child health and welfare organizations to guide the development of policies and practices aimed at dramatically reducing the rate of child abuse, neglect and murder.

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Recent Publications

Reports

Chris Goddard and Joe Tucci

 

 From partial analyses and fragmented services to comprehensive analysis and coordinated outcomes: Responding to child abuse and neglect in Australia. June 2008 (pdf: 2.73MB)
Tucci, J., Mitchell, J. & Goddard, C. Children's sense of safety June 2008 (pdf: 197MB)
Open letter to the Prime Minister and the Australian community

Books
Linda Briskman &  Susie Latham &  Chris Goddard (2008) Human Rights Overboard: Seeking asylum in Australia Scribe
Mudaly, N. & Goddard, C (2006) The Truth is Longer than a Lie: Children's experiences of Abuse and Professional Interventions Jessica Kingsley: London and Philadelphia . ...international reviews

Journal articles
Frederick, J. . & Goddard, C. (2008) Living on an island: consequences of childhood abuse, attachment disruption and adversity in later life Child & Family Social Work Vol 13 (3): 300-310
Flaherty, N. & Goddard, C. (2008) Child neglect and the Little Children are Sacred report Children Australia Vol 33 (i): 5-11.
Saunders, B.J. & Goddard, C. (in press) Some Australian Children's Perceptions of Physical Punishment in Childhood Children & Society
Saunders, B.J. & Goddard, C. (2007) 'The Importance of Listening to Children: A Qualitative Study on the Use of Parental Physical Punishment in Childhood in Australia' Social Development Issues, Vol 29 (3): 33-46.
Frederick, J & Goddard, C. (2007) 'Exploring the Relationship between Poverty, Childhood Adversity and Child Abuse from the Perspective of Adulthood' Child Abuse Review, Vol 16 (5): 323-341.
Bedi, G. and Goddard, C. (2007) ‘Intimate partner violence: What are the impacts on children?’ Australian Psychologist, 42(1): 66-77.

 

In the news

2008

1 September 2008 The Australian
Unwarranted cruelty
Chris Goddard, Susie Latham and Linda Briskman

THERE have been highs and lows, heroes and villains, in Australia's treatment of refugees. In recent years, the heroes have been hard to find. This is why, in Human Rights Overboard, published this week, we are calling for a royal commission into every aspect of immigration policy.

1 September 2008 The Australian
Horrific stories of detained children

21 July 2008 ABC Radio
New protocols for artists depicting children

15 July 2008 The Australian
Sins of omission
Chris Goddard and Joe Tucci

THERE are few stories more haunting than those of children who have been killed or scarred by their parents. In recent weeks, in addition to deaths by violent abuse, there have been extraordinary accounts of chronic neglect. ...

26 June 2008 The Herald Sun
Don't turn away
Chris Goddard and Joe Tucci

THIS wasn't the aftermath of a cyclone or flood. The photograph on the front page of yesterday's Herald Sun was a heart-breaking example of alleged child neglect in suburban Adelaide. ...

25 June 2008 The Australian
Neglect charges for mum of seven
14 June 2008 The Australian
Picture this: society draws the line
11 June 2008 The Australian
Henson show by invitation only as police return photographs
11 June 2008 The Australian
Letters to the editor
11 June 2008 The Herald Sun
Henson row is reignited

Contact

Director, Professor Chris Goddard
Phone : +61 3 8575 2235
chris.goddard@med.monash.edu.au
Dr Joe Tucci
Australian Childhood Foundation