Journals and news
Explaining lower rates of sexual abuse in China
Source: Child Abuse & NeglectA commentary on factors that could account for lower rates in China vs international rates of abuse.
The prevalence and impact of child maltreatment and other types of victimization in the UK: Findings from a population survey of caregivers, children and young people and young adults
Source: Child Abuse & NeglectThis paper finds that maltreatment rates for children under 18 are greater than substantiated child maltreatment in the UK.
Polyvictimization and its relationship to symptoms of psychopathology in a southern European sample of adolescent outpatients
Source: Child Abuse & NeglectThis study examines the relationship between accumulated experiences of victimisation and symptoms of psychopathology in adolescent outpatients.
The truth is that the effects of child abuse are long-lasting, not just on its victims but on the health system's bottom line
Source: The Sydney Morning HeraldThis article discusses consequences of child abuse that persists into adulthood as well its long-term economic costs for the health system
Evidence based treatments for traumatised children and adolescents (PDF, 207KB)
Source: Current Psychiatry ReportsThis paper reviews the evidence base of a number of therapies used to treat trauma in children and young people.
Examining the relationship between childhood abuse and neglect and outcomes in adulthood
Source: Child Abuse and NeglectThis issue of the Journal features the latest research on adult outcomes following trauma in childhood.
Interrupting Child Maltreatment Across Generations Through Safe, Stable, Nurturing Relationships
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health, SupplementThis supplement investigates safe, stable, nurturing relationships (SSNRs) and social contexts in the cycle of child maltreatment accross generations.
A toxic legacy
Source: The Age NationalThis article discusses the emerging phenomenon of 'toxic stress' in children who experience prolonged domestic abuse and neglect and the benefits of early intervention and nurturing relationships.
Growing up as a war veterans child
Source: ABCABC radio features 9 interviews with the children of war veterans, from the age of 12 years and up.
iPod to monitor young trauma victims
Source: Herald SunResearchers in Melbourne are using iPods as a tool in measuring how well children and young people do after trauma.
A Childs Experience of Her Mother Going to Prison
Source: BBCEvery year, many thousands of children experience separation from a mother who is sent to prison, a trauma which in many cases can also mean losing their home.
Cognitive - Behavioural Therapy helps traumatized kids heal
Source: PsychCentralFrom PsychCentral, this news report is on a new study on CBT that has reduced the distress experienced by child victims of war and sexual violence.
Positive relationship factors may help break cycle of child maltreatment
Source: HealthCanalA special supplement of the Journal of Adolescent Health has been released with focus on safe, stable, nurturing relationships (SSNRs) and social contexts in the cycle of child maltreatment accross generations.
The saddest dilemma
Source: The Sydney Morning HeraldThis news article discusses the difficulties that child protection workers face in responding to vulnerable children.
Researchers identify pre-school kids with increased risk of trauma early after an accident
Source: News MedicalScreening instrument has been able to aid professionals to identify pre-school children at risk of long-term PTSD