This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alexis-Family Violence Response Model (Alexis-FVRM) in a regional area in Victoria. The Alexis-FVRM is a coordinated police and social services response to high-risk and recidivist family violence. It embeds a family violence specialist key worker within a police unit
Testing contextual prevention approaches, 2022, funded by Westpac 2021 Safer Children, Safer Communities grant
Description: The research will use the Children’s Safety and Safeguarding Capabilities Survey to evaluate LWBs:
• Understanding Child Sexual Abuse training, a child sexual abuse situational prevention strategy, and
• Enhancing Risk Assessment for Preventing Sexual Abuse training, which supports staff to ask relevant questions of foster carer applicants and evaluate their responses, ....Testing contextual prevention approaches, 2022, funded by Westpac 2021 Safer Children, Safer Communities grant
Description: The research will use the Children’s Safety and Safeguarding Capabilities Survey to evaluate LWBs:
• Understanding Child Sexual Abuse training, a child sexual abuse situational prevention strategy, and
• Enhancing Risk Assessment for Preventing Sexual Abuse training, which supports staff to ask relevant questions of foster carer applicants and evaluate their responses, in order to identify those with the potential to harm children.
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This Linkage Project harnesses a unique and time-sensitive opportunity to learn from Australian families involved in the Lighthouse Project, an innovative triage approach being taken by the Courts to screen litigants for family violence risk, with a primary focus on improving outcomes for families involved in the family law system
The Role Of Trauma Related Anger And The Cycles Of Violence In Post Conflict Countries: A Follow Up Study In Timor Leste
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$560,618.00
Summary
Our 2004 East Timor study showed that men who suffered abuses remain angry. We will follow-up these men to see if those who remained angry were more likely to be involved in social unrest and violence. We will also find out what factors make angry men more likely to act violently. This study will provide information to help agencies assist men overcome anger to avoid future violence.
The Etiology Of Child Neglect In Indigenous Families And How This Correlates With Intergenerational Cycles Of Trauma And Social Disadvantage In Indigenous Communities
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$98,387.00
Summary
This research will examine the causes of child neglect in Indigenous families and communities. The project will interview carers of children where there is a risk of child neglect to determine what social factors increase and decrease the chances of children to be neglected. The research will contribute to a better understanding of this problem from the perspective of Indigenous families and communities so that services can better meet the needs of families where there is risk of child neglect.
Helping Children Recover From Traumatic Stress: The Role Of Caregivers And Professionals
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$451,878.00
Summary
When a child is exposed to a traumatic event such as a car crash or the sudden loss of a loved one, caregivers and (emergency) professionals have a pivotal position to avert persistent stress reactions and promote wellbeing. However, there is very little in-depth knowledge about how they can best support children. This international project will contribute to tailored advice to caregivers and training for professionals.