Violence against Children
“All definitions refer to the physical or psychological damage caused to the child by the abusive behaviour of others, or the failure of others to protect a child from such damage.� -Australian Institute of Criminology
14%
40%
Substantiated Harm Type in Australian states and Northern Territories 2013-14 Emotional Abuse Neglect Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse
18%
https://aifs.gov.au/cfca/publications/childabuse-and-neglect-statistics
28%
Steps to Verification of Harm
Target
: Notification
Investigation
Verification
Gender
Types of out-of-home care Residential care Family group homes Home-based care
Australia
Independent living
Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800
https://aifs.gov.au/cfca/publications/child-abuse-and-neglect-statistics