Journals and news
Helping children to cope with the pain of a parent's death
Source: The GuardianThis news story discusses the changes that have occurred over the years in how we explain grief to children.
Traumatised mums avoid tough talks with kids
Source: Notre Dame NewsThis article discusses a recent study that found that mothers who had experienced abuse were less likely to discuss emotions with their children.
Teen childbirth rates higher for abused teens
Source: News MedicalA study in the US has shown that abused and neglected teenage girls are 5 times more likely to have teenage births.
Forced adoption apology
Source: SBSListen to one woman's story about how forced adoption has affected her life.
New approaches needed for Indigenous child protection
Source: SNAICCThe Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) believes new approaches are needed to address child abuse and neglect in Indigenous communities.
Why foster care needs to change
Source: ABCThis article from The Drum discusses what needs to change in foster care from the point of view of the young people currently in foster care.
Dealing with disasters
Source: The Redland TimesDisasters expert, Brett McDermott, discusses the impact of natural disasters on people living in rural areas.
Bullies and their victims
Source: The ConversationThis article discusses the increased vulnerability to mental illness that bullies and their victims have.
Does science know how to treat traumatised children?
Source: Pittsburgh Post-GazetteIn the wake of the Newtown massacre, the answer is no.
Sticks and stones: Schoolchildren explain bullying factors
Source: The Canberra TimesACT primary school students say looking or acting differently to other students or having a different cultural or racial background are the biggest factors likely to lead to being bullied.
Comparative effectiveness of interventions for children exposed to non relational traumatic events
Source: Pediatrics Journal of AmericaThis paper reviews the research that has been conducted around which treatments are effective for children who have been exposed to trauma.
Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions for Children Exposed to Nonrelational Traumatic Events
Source: PediatricsThis paper examines the evidence available to support a number of therapeutic interventions for children who have been exposed to nonrelational trauma such as disasters, witnessing community violence and accidents. It discusses where the gaps are in the current research.
How to help children cope with trauma
Source: Scientific AmericanEvidence supports the effectiveness of some cognitive behavioral therapies, but barriers to research make it hard to offer specific recommendations in treating children exposed to traumatic events.
Behavioral Interventions and Counseling to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect: A Systematic Review to Update the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation
Source: Annals of Internal MedicineThis review looks at the new evidence that is available on the effectiveness of behavioural interventions and counselling to prevent child abuse and neglect. It also examines whether these interventions have any adverse outcomes.
Childhood trauma and psychosis: New perspectives on aetiology and treatment
Source: Early Intervention in PsychiatryThis article discusses the risk factors associated with childhood trauma and psychosis.