What other word can we use to describe a situation where more than 55,000 Australian children were harmed by abuse or neglect in 2005-2006? What other word can explain a situation where statistics about the abuse of children have increased every year for the past six years? MORE
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and recognises the Australian Government response as a first step Sydney, Friday 22nd June 2007
National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) says only a sustained and long term commitment by all levels of Government will overcome the crisis of child abuse in Indigenous communities not just in the Northern territory but across Australia. MORE
25 Jan 2007
Australia's lead child abuse prevention organisation, the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN), is calling on every Australian to play a part in a radical new approach to preventing and reducing child abuse and neglect in the light of the latest horrifying national statistics. MORE
- NAPCAN President Teresa Scott MORE
(23rd May 2006) MORE
Australia's lead child abuse prevention organisation, the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN), is calling on every Australian to play a part in a radical new approach to preventing and reducing child abuse and neglect in the light of the latest horrifying national statistics.
"We need to create Child Friendly Towns, Cities and Suburbs right across Australia in the way we have successfully created Tidy Towns" says Adam Blakester, Executive Officer of NAPCAN. "We need to establish Community Action Networks in every town, city and suburb to build the capacity of communities to support families, and the capacity of families to raise children. The fact that this is the seventh year running that every national indicator of child abuse and neglect has worsened shows what we are doing is not good enough". MORE
(23rd May 2006)
Reacting to horrific cases of child abuse that have already occurred in Indigenous communities alone can not, and will not, break the cycle of child abuse. Adam Blakester, Executive Officer of Australia's lead national child abuse prevention agency, NAPCAN Foundation, says "The appropriate and urgent response required today needs to address the underlying root causes of child abuse, or else the cycle of abuse will only continue. This would form the basis of a National Child Abuse Prevention Strategy, targeting all Australian children." MORE
The number of Australian children suffering abuse continues to dramatically worsen according to the Child Protection Australia 2004-05 Report, released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). Adam Blakester, Executive Officer of Australia's lead national child abuse prevention agency, NAPCAN Foundation, says "These findings confirm that child abuse and neglect continues to be Australia's most serious social problem bar none - and it's getting worse." MORE
24th October 2005 The NAPCAN Foundation is calling upon attendees of the current Police Summit to agree to the need for a national child abuseand neglect prevention strategy. MORE
With a child currently abused every 13 minutes in Australia, a national children's charity is launching a thought provoking new campaign to address the country's most serious social issue. On the eve of National Child Protection Week, the NAPCAN Foundation is challenging all Australians to take responsibility for their role in the wellbeing of children. HERE
With a child currently abused every 13 minutes in Australia, a national children's charity has selected Sydney's Macarthur region for the launch of a thought provoking new campaign to address the country's most serious social issue. Download Release HERE
The latest report into child abuse released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare showed that the number of AUSTRALIAN children suspected of suffering emotional, physical, or sexual abuse or neglect has more than doubled in five years. Download release HERE
With approximately one million children pulled into the multi-billion dollar commercial sex trade every year, child abuse and neglect is a serious global issue. Download release HERE
NAPCAN (National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) will launch their new national campaign this week, calling on all Australians to help prevent child abuse before it starts. Download release HERE
An international approach is needed to prevent internet child pornography before it starts states NAPCAN (National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect). Download release HERE
In 2003, 40,000 children were abused and/or neglected - a 33 per cent increase in the last year alone.? Child abuse and neglect is a serious social problem in Australia. Download release HERE
Diverse organizations inspired by the common aim of preventing child abuse and neglect have agreed to work together for a safe, supportive community for every child in Australia. Download release HERE
People in all nations want their children to grow up without violence and to be free from harm. April 30th is a day dedicated to the right of children to be free from physical punishment and humiliation. Slapping, hitting with straps, pinching, and punching are examples of violence used against children by parents and caretakers throughout the world. Download release HERE
The latest child abuse statistics reinforce an alarming and widespread social problem that will take a concerted effort by all Australians to stop. Download release HERE
Help families and communities prevent child abuse and neglect by participating in CreATivE OUTragEouS Day on Friday 12 September as part of National Child Protection Week 2003 (7-13 September). Download release HERE
Words can last a lifetime. Adults are often unaware of the negative effects that harsh, sarcastic or abusive words can have on children. NAPCAN and AOL, the Internet online service operated by AOL|7, are providing online Australians with an opportunity to seek information and discuss their fears and concerns about child self esteem. Download release HERE
The National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) have been a pillar of strength for their efforts in early intervention and primary prevention of child abuse, within troubled families and communities. Download release HERE
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