Type:	Fact Sheet
Title:	Fact Sheet #2 : the myth of false accusation of child abuse
Authors:	Flood, Michael
Keywords:	Child protection;Family law
Year:	2005
Publisher:	Women's safety after separation
Notes:	This fact sheet looks at the myth that women routinely make false accusations of child abuse to gain advantage in family law proceedings and to deny their ex-partner’s access to the children. It provides the facts supported by research or evidence, to address the myth. The facts include: allegations of child abuse are rare; false allegations are rare; false allegations are made by fathers and mothers at equal rates; child abuse often takes place in families where there is domestic violence; and that allegations of child abuse rarely result in the denial of parental contact. References cited to support the facts or findings are included.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/11928
Physical description:	2p
Appears in Collections:	Fact Sheets

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