Dr Adam Tomison
Senior Research Fellow and Research Advisor
National Child Protection Clearinghouse
Australian Institute of Family Studies

Abstract

This seminar is designed to provide an overview of the problem of child abuse and neglect and other family violence. The aim is to give an overview of what we know, to give an accurate view of a social problem affecting thousands of families and communities. The seminar will also consider ways to prevent child abuse and neglect, particularly as it may be applied in rural and remote communities. The following issues will be covered:

• What is child abuse and neglect?

• What are the causes of child abuse and neglect?

• The costs of child abuse

• Addressing family violence as a whole: the relationship between child abuse and domestic violence

• Issues for special populations

• Single parent and step-parent families

• Rural/remote communities

• Preventing child abuse and neglect — what are the key components
  This will include a discussion of how attitudes to women, children and young people affect levels of violence, supporting children and families, and describe how the community may take action to address violence in families.

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