Whilst the Queensland legislation in regards to child abuse has progressed over the past ten decades, debates of the adequacy of the current Queensland legislation has been particularly contentious since a current investigation has concluded that child abuse is on the rise across Australia (Australian Institute of Family Studies, January 2015). Furthermore, The Royal Commission into Institution Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has recently commenced a public hearing in Rockhampton regarding complaints made by former residents of St Joseph’s Orphanage regarding child sexual abuse by workers, priests and nuns at the Orphanage between 1993 and current. However, it is argued by stakeholders that the increase rates of child abuse can be partly acquired
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Whilst it has been concluded that most of the criticisms regarding mandatory reporting surround its implementation rather than the actual concept of mandatory reporting (Adam Tomison, 2002), the QLD legislation needs to balance theoretical base and ideals with implementation of child protection practice. Therefore, evident criticisms of the legislation can be overcome through the emphasis that both the government and the public have a duty to protect children. Thus, society would recognize the importance of preventing the unnecessary suffering of children. *there are heaps of complaints but no reforms that I can …show more content…
Child abuse and neglect is one of Australia’s darkest social stories. The most recent figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing tell us that in 2012 - 2013 there were 272,980 new reports of abuse and neglect across Australia, which equates to one report every two minutes.
The numbers of children being removed from their parents has also more than doubled over the past decade. At 30 June 2008, there were 31,166 young people in out-of-home care (AIHW 2009). Children in out-of-home care experience significantly poorer long-term outcomes, particularly where the child did not experience stable care placements (Cashmore & Paxman
Whilst it has been concluded that most of the criticisms regarding mandatory reporting surround its implementation rather than the actual concept of mandatory reporting (Adam Tomison, 2002), the QLD legislation needs to balance theoretical base and ideals with implementation of child protection practice. Therefore, evident criticisms of the legislation can be overcome through the emphasis that both the government and the public have a duty to protect children. Thus, society would recognize the importance of preventing the unnecessary suffering of children. *there are heaps of complaints but no reforms that I can …show more content…
Child abuse and neglect is one of Australia’s darkest social stories. The most recent figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing tell us that in 2012 - 2013 there were 272,980 new reports of abuse and neglect across Australia, which equates to one report every two minutes.
The numbers of children being removed from their parents has also more than doubled over the past decade. At 30 June 2008, there were 31,166 young people in out-of-home care (AIHW 2009). Children in out-of-home care experience significantly poorer long-term outcomes, particularly where the child did not experience stable care placements (Cashmore & Paxman