Act for Kids welcomes the Queensland Government’s decision to strengthen child sexual abuse laws. Sexual abuse remains a crime with one of the lowest rates of reporting, investigations and prosecution.
From Monday 5 July 2021, new laws will make it a criminal offence for an adult over 18 years of age not to report child sexual abuse to police unless they have reasonable grounds not to.
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Our specialist teams support children, young people and families across the whole spectrum of child protection from community education programs to tertiary services.
Enhancing the wellbeing of kids and young people who have experienced trauma or are at risk of harm.
Support for parents and family members who may be feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope.
Protective behaviours program for children in Grade One, early education program for 2.5 – 5 years, and an in-home parent education curriculum for families with children aged 0 to 5 years.
Safe and culturally appropriate home environments for kids and young people within local communities.
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