Rates of Abused and Neglected Children on the Rise in Australia: Report

Rates of abused and neglected children on the rise in Australia: report

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Adverse effects included poor social and academic skills, a higher likelihood of criminal offending or mental health issues such as eating disorders, substance abuse and depression. NSW caseworkers slam staffing levels. Staff from the NSW Department of …
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Exploited boys are too often failed

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I recently met with a 15-year-old named Brian – his name has been changed to protect his identity – who had a family history of domestic violence and drug abuse. He also had a desperate need for money – money that he planned to use to escape his …
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Commentary: It's time for treatment alternatives for nonviolent offenders

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In addition, allowing people to stay within their family support system and to maintain employment keeps the scourge of mental illness and drug addiction from doing further harm within families and the wider community. Children need their parents at …
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