A police-led community response to Child abuse and Youth Sexual Violence and Abuse in Indigenous communities in Far North Queensland: “Speak Up. Be strong. Be Heard.”

Carrington, Ann; Dewar, Simone; Kinchin, Irina; Cadet‐James, Yvonne; Tsey, Komla

doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2019.104228

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“…This is a Queensland Police led, interagency programme, which includes police speaking at early learning centres and working with other agencies to reduce violence in homes, child abuse. It is seen as a successful crime prevention initiative and has received positive participant feedback (Carrington et al, 2019). This would indicate that further programmes developed in conjunction with or by police regarding abuse would be beneficial in the area of child abuse prevention.…”

Section: Police Reporting Investigation and Child Abuse: The Role For Intersectionalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Operational policing and child abuse: examining the impact of feminism, exploring the application of intersectionality

Romeyn¹,

Birch

2020

JCRPP

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Purpose This paper aims to examine operational policing practice and child abuse. The paper acknowledges the influence second-wave feminism has had on police practice in terms of recognising and addressing this crime type. However, child abuse is mostly considered within the context of a single incident, with those children who suffer repeat and poly-victimisation being overlooked. As a consequence, the application of intersectionality as a theoretical framework to underpin practice is considered. Design/methodology/approach The paper adopts a case study approach. By doing so, an examination of operational policing practice with regard to child abuse takes place. Findings Feminism, as a theoretical framework, for informing practice has its limitations, in particular with regard to operational policing practice. This is illustrated through the crime type of child abuse. With the onset of work by scholars such as Finkelhor, the importance of recognising and dealing with those who suffer from repeat and multiple forms of victimisation has become apparent. As a consequence, the policing of repeat and poly-victimisation of child sexual abuse victims needs to be enhanced. Intersectionality is considered as being a theoretical framework that can inform police practice in this area of work. Practical implications The implications for practice are, namely, intersectionality has an important role to play in informing an understanding of child abuse. Intersectionality is an appropriate framework for the police to use to enhance their response to child abuse as the cornerstone of both Intersectionality and police practice is to redress unjust treatment. A targeted and consistent approach by police, education, health and community services to prevent child abuse informed by intersectionality. Building on the success of a number of police-led initiatives designed to address child abuse. Originality/value Much that is written about child abuse is typically done so through the lens of social work. This piece provides a timely reminder of the importance of policing in the prevention, disruption and reduction of this crime type. Further to this, the paper takes a novel approach by applying intersectionality not only as a means of understanding and addressing child abuse but as a means of informing police practice in dealing with the crime.

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Section: Police Reporting Investigation and Child Abuse: The Role For Intersectionalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Operational policing and child abuse: examining the impact of feminism, exploring the application of intersectionality

Romeyn¹,

Birch

2020

JCRPP

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“…In 2016, the Queensland Police Service implemented a community sensitisation programme called ‘Speak Up Be Strong Be Heard’ in 26 Indigenous communities. This programme received positive feedback from participants and led to a substantial increase in child maltreatment reporting 33. Short-term education and counselling programmes, including school-based programmes, community healing, mobile outreach and family-based counselling, have been implemented in specific regions 34.…”

Section: Will Aces Prevention Help Close the Gap?mentioning

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“…This programme received positive feedback from participants and led to a substantial increase in child maltreatment reporting. 33 Short-term education and counselling programmes, including school-based programmes, community healing, mobile outreach and family-based counselling, have been implemented in specific regions. 34 Yet, there is a scarcity of peer-reviewed evidence regarding the effectiveness of these community codesigned programmes, particularly for Indigenous Australians.…”

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Are adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) the root cause of the Aboriginal health gap in Australia?

Thapa,

Gibbs,

Ross

et al. 2024

BMJ Glob Health

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Cost effectiveness of interventions to prevent the occurrence and the associated economic impacts of child maltreatment: A systematic review

Le,

et al. 2024

Child Abuse & Neglect

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A police-led community response to Child abuse and Youth Sexual Violence and Abuse in Indigenous communities in Far North Queensland: “Speak Up. Be strong. Be Heard.”

Cited by 4 publications

References 26 publications

Operational policing and child abuse: examining the impact of feminism, exploring the application of intersectionality

Operational policing and child abuse: examining the impact of feminism, exploring the application of intersectionality

Are adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) the root cause of the Aboriginal health gap in Australia?

Cost effectiveness of interventions to prevent the occurrence and the associated economic impacts of child maltreatment: A systematic review

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