Is physical punishment child abuse?
Are you confused about what is discipline and what is child abuse? Are you ever worried about hurting your child? Do you suspect that someone else may be doing harm to children? These are concerns that are felt by many parents at some ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Jim McGuiggan
Reflections on the Agony and the Ecstasy of His Relentless Love We only have to live to see or experience how agonizing life can be. We are surrounded by child abuse and neglect, starving families, premature deaths of those we love, natural ... [... more]
Random House |
Reporting child abuse in South Australia
Children and young people have the right to be safe. The protection of children and young people is the responsibility of families and the community. Tragically, child abuse is more common in families than many people think because it's often hidden. [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Emotional abuse (abuse of a child's feelings)
Child abuse and neglect hurts children and families. (not caring or thinking about what a child needs) [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Child abuse - reporting procedures
Reporting child abuse or suspected child abuse is mandatory for some professionals, including doctors, nurses, police and school teachers. However anyone can report suspected abuse to the Child Protection Service. The Child Protection Service is ... [... more]
Better Health |
Child abuse - Child Protection Service
The Child Protection Service in Victoria provides support to help protect children and young people from harm caused by abuse or neglect within the family unit. Anyone can make a notification to the Child Protection Service if they believe a ... [... more]
Better Health |