The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse interim report can now be accessed via their website.

The Department of Human Services annual report reveals there were 64 substantiated cases of abuse last year, up from 54 the previous year. Authorities also saw a spike in reports about the welfare of children.

A recent study has found an interaction between the ADBR2 and childhood adversity. For children with 2 or more experiences of childhood trauma, the genotype was associated with risk for adult PTSD symptoms.

Researchers recommends school-based interventions that are individualised specific interventions for bullying.

This prospective longitudinal study toll of interparental conflict and socioeconomic forces on emotional adjustment from 6 to 58 months of age.

In the recent Board session, discussions included supporting vulnerable families and protecting children in emergencies.

This study examines the relationship between childhood exposure to cumulative risk and indicators of psychosocial adjustment in adulthood ie. educational attainment, mental health and criminal behaviour.

The Trauma Center at JRI, founded by Dr van der Kolk, has teamed up with PESI to bring this one-of-a-kind certification in an online, distance-learning format. Registration now open. The course will begin 13 Oct 2014 and run through to 8 Jun 2015.

The report measures violence against children using data from 190 countries. It also includes new figures on violent disciplinary actions in the home and peer violence ie. bullying.

Study challenges view that removal of institutional care will lead to better outcomes for orphaned children. Findings instead "underscores the need to continue working to tease out the blend of caregiving characteristics that lead to the best child outcomes within each setting."

Study finds that nearly 80% of included cases were a victim of incest or acquaintance form of sexual abuse.

Research data shows neglect is a stronger predictor of male adolecent violence than physical abuse or physical abuse and neglect combined.

Victoria Legal Aid study finds that those who have been in child protection or experienced domestic violence are more likely to seek legal help later in life.

State lawmakers sign into law provisions to develop a framework using a public health approach that emphasizes overall school operations to help all children, including those who have or are experiencing adversity.