Youth

Investigating the complex links between maltreatment and youth offending

This short article focuses on the complex links between child maltreatment and youth offending.
It's the first in a series of articles exploring why children and young people in out-of-home care or who have a history of maltreatment are over-represented in the youth justice system.

Young Minds Matter: Mental disorders and risk-taking behaviour among 13-17 year-olds in Australia

This short article explores the high rates of smoking, alcohol consumption, and other risky behaviours among children and adolescents with mental disorders.

Held back: the experiences of students with disabilities in Victorian schools - analysis paper

VET in school students: characteristics and post-school employment and training experiences