The Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS) team has published a new paper. The paper outlines the adaption, testing, and validation of the Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire-R2: Adapted Version (Australian Child Maltreatment Study) , which was used to collect data about child maltreatment in the landmark ACMS. The paper titled " Adaptation and validation of the Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire-R2 for a national study of child maltreatment in Australia " was publishe

With the ACMS launch coming up on April 4 the ACMS team has been giving a number of advance in-confidence briefings to those charged with ensuring Australian Children are safe and supported. In January Prof Ben Mathews provided a briefing to all State and Territory Children's Commissioners. This advanced knowledge of the findings ahead of public release ensures the Commissioners have the most up-to-date data so they can adequately advise on strategies to enhance the welfare o

Ahead of the public launch of the Australia Child Maltreatment Study results, Lead investigator Professor Ben Mathews has provided in-confidence briefings to the National Mental Health Commission, and the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse. These in-confidence briefings have outlined ACMS findings on the prevalence and associated health and behavioural impacts of child maltreatment. Providing this information in advance of public release enables these key agenci

The Australian Child Maltreatment Study team continues to engage with key agencies. In November Prof Ben Mathews and Professor Daryl Higgins were invited to present as a part of the Tri-peaks Innovation Webinar Series. They provided an update on ACMS progress to date as well as some early data about associations between maltreatment and adverse outcomes over life. Webinar feedback was overwhelmingly positive with many attendees sharing their excitement about the upcoming laun