Moore, Susan (2016) Fault lines or Songlines? The influence of remote Aboriginal communities in shaping social research priorities in child protection. Fusion Journal, 10. pp. 607-625.

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Abstract

The first in a portfolio of publications the author identifies her social work experience within remote Australia as the catalyst for the development of the research topic, Keeping kids safe in remote Aboriginal communities: exploring community driven approaches for the protection of children from sexual abuse. Review and reform of Australia’s child protection systems rarely critique the theoretical foundations of the now overloaded, overwhelmed and fracturing system. The study explores in depth the issue of child sexual abuse through the eyes of Aboriginal people from remote communities of the Northern Territory (NT), those same communities impacted by the 2007 Australian Government Northern Territory Emergency Response (NTER). It was not the first, nor has it been the last time that governments would conflate remote Aboriginal communities with child sexual abuse to justify a broader political agenda. The research aims to forge space within the existing western dominated knowledge base that underpins child sexual abuse to position and amplify remote Aboriginal voices. It is only through the lived experiences of this ancient culture that a strong foundation can be considered for the protection of children within remote areas from sexual abuse.

Item ID:	77772
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	2201-7208
Keywords:	Aboriginal, child sexual abuse, research, community, remote
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Date Deposited:	22 Feb 2023 00:24
FoR Codes:	45 INDIGENOUS STUDIES > 4505 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, society and community > 450507 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-based research @ 100%
SEO Codes:	21 INDIGENOUS > 2101 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community services > 210101 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community service programs @ 100%
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