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Child abuse and neglect: A socio-legal study of mandatory reporting in Australia - Report for the South Australian Government

Year: 2015

Type: report

Abstract: This report presents the results of a study exploring the law and practice of mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect in South Australia. Government administrative data over a decade (2003-2012) were accessed and analysed to map trends in reporting of different types of child abuse and neglect (physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect) by different reporter groups (both mandated reporters e.g., police, teachers, doctors, nurses; and non-mandated reporters e.g., family members, neighbours), and the outcomes of these reports (whether investigated, and whether substantiated or not). The study was funded by the Australian Government and administered through the Government of Victoria.

Source: QUT ePrints (Queensland University of Technology)

Authors: Ben Mathews, Leah Bromfield, Kerryann Walsh, Graham Vimpani

Language: English

Topic: Legal and Social Justice Studies

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Department of Social Services, Australian Government

OpenAlex ID: W2345652630

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