Child Abuse and Exploitation Resources
In this section, you can access detailed fact sheets and position statements about statistics, definitions and key issues relevant to understanding the problem of child abuse and exploitation in Australia and internationally.
In addition to these resources, you can visit our other website at www.stopchildabuse.com.au. It is full of more information, activities and opportunities to make a difference to children.
The Truth Is Longer than A Lie:Children's experiences of abuse and professional interventions
20 Apr 2006
This new book draws on research with children who have attended specialist abuse relsted trauma counselling. It is a pioneering publication that presents and analyses the views of abused and traumatised children. You can order this new book by completing the attached form and faxing it back to us. ...more
Heart Felt - A collection of children’s experiences and stories of abuse, recovery and hope
27 Aug 2005
Children who experience abuse and family violence lose part of their lives forever. They take with them memories of confusion and trauma. Even small triggers may cause them to relive their fear, their uncertainty.
In so many ways, children who are the victims of abuse and family violence are robbed of the enjoyment of childhood innocence. They become uneasy about trusting. They often crave safety and security but may never really find it. They can even blame themselves.
The Heart Felt collection is a unique opportunity for all of us to understand a little more about how child abuse affects and shapes the lives of children.
By reading this booklet, we believe that you cannot escape the heart felt plea from children themselves for us as a community to act together to stop child abuse. ...more