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dc.contributor.authorHaslam, Divna-
dc.contributor.authorPacella, Rosana-
dc.contributor.authorScott, James G.-
dc.contributor.authorFinkelhor, David-
dc.contributor.authorHiggins, Daryl J.-
dc.contributor.authorMeinck, Franziska-
dc.contributor.authorErskine, Holly E.-
dc.contributor.authorThomas, Hannah J.-
dc.contributor.authorLawrence, David-
dc.contributor.authorMalacova, Eva-
dc.coverage.spatialNationalen_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-10-30T23:55:54Z-
dc.date.available2024-10-30T23:55:54Z-
dc.date.issued2023-
dc.identifier.urihttps://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/22833-
dc.descriptionOpen accessen_US
dc.description.abstract<p>This report presents the findings from the <a href="https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/22832">Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS)</a>, the first nationally representative study to assess the prevalence of child maltreatment and its associated health outcomes in Australia. With data collected from over 8,500 Australians, the ACMS reveals that child maltreatment is highly prevalent, with significant impacts on mental and physical health persisting throughout life. The study finds that 62% of respondents experienced at least one type of maltreatment, with exposure to domestic violence being the most common, followed by physical abuse, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse. The research highlights the particularly high rates of sexual and emotional abuse among young women and the prevalence of multi-type maltreatment, which increases vulnerability to various mental health disorders, including major depressive disorder and PTSD.</p> <p>Findings indicate that child maltreatment is associated with increased health risks, including substance dependence, self-harm, and suicidal ideation, underscoring the need for targeted prevention and intervention efforts. Furthermore, the ACMS provides an essential evidence base for developing precision public health initiatives and child protection policies in Australia. The report advocates for a coordinated, cross-sectoral approach to address the prevalence and impact of child maltreatment, with the aim of reducing harm and supporting survivors effectively through early intervention, support services, and policy reforms.</p>en_US
dc.publisherQueensland University of Technologyen_US
dc.subjectChildren and Young Peopleen_US
dc.subjectChild Abuse and Neglecten_US
dc.subjectPrevalence of Violenceen_US
dc.subjectData and Statisticsen_US
dc.subjectImpacts of Violenceen_US
dc.subjectPhysical Healthen_US
dc.subjectMental Healthen_US
dc.subjectHealth and Medical Servicesen_US
dc.subjectExposure to Domestic and Family Violenceen_US
dc.subjectSexual Violenceen_US
dc.subjectPublic Healthen_US
dc.titleBrief report: The prevalence and impact of child maltreatment in Australia: Findings from the Australian Child Maltreatment Studyen_US
dc.title.alternative2023 Brief Reporten_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://doi.org/10.5204/rep.eprints.239397en_US
dc.identifier.urlhttps://www.acms.au/resources/the-prevalence-and-impact-of-child-maltreatment-in-australia-findings-from-the-australian-child-maltreatment-study-2023-brief-report/en_US
dc.subject.keywordChild Sexual Abuseen_US
dc.subject.keyworddomestic violence exposureen_US
dc.subject.keywordMental Health Disordersen_US
dc.subject.keywordhealth service utilisationen_US
dc.subject.keywordNational Child Protection Policyen_US
dc.subject.anratopicChildren and young peopleen_US
dc.subject.anratopicData and statisticsen_US
dc.subject.anratopicHealth and medical servicesen_US
dc.subject.anratopicImpacts of violenceen_US
dc.subject.anratopicSexual violenceen_US
dc.subject.anrapopulationChildren and young peopleen_US
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