Commenting on the desecration of the tribute page set up on Facebook for murdered eight-year-old Trinity Bates, Chief Executive of the Australian Childhood Foundation, Dr Joe Tucci, said he believed this form of emotional terrorism was becoming an alarming trend.To hear more go to: http://media.theage.com.au/national/b...reaking-news/defacers-are-emotional-terrorists-1160739.html
An internet game in which girls become raunchy virtual characters wearing lingerie, taking the pill and buying Third World orphans has horrified children's groups.
The Federal Government is developing new rules to protect children in foster care as figures show a sharp rise in cases of abuse and neglect.
The Federal Government is developing rules to protect children in foster care as new figures show a sharp rise in cases of abuse and neglect.
Children smacked by their parents may become more successful as teens than those who weren't, according to recent US research.
Young Tasmanians who have endured trauma, neglect or abuse now have greater access to services that may help prevent potentially harmful mental disorders later in life.
Dozens of abused children are finally getting the help they need after the State Government made good on a promise to boost funding for a Mitcham-based counselling service.
A report by the Victorian Ombudsman has found Victoria's most vulnerable children have been left exposed to pedophiles and child abusers.
The number of youngsters aged under 18 on care and protection orders has soared to 34,279, up 37 per cent in the three years to 2008.
Drugged and desperate, turning kids psychotic.
In 2007-2008, 34 279 children required court action in order to ensure their protection from abuse and neglect.
Last year there were more than 872 new reports of child abuse per day. That equates to one child reported abused or neglected every two minutes.
The number of referrals to the Australian Childhood Foundation has increased by 20 per cent during the 2008/2009 Financial Year.
