Crossing the line : making the case for changing Australian laws about the physical punishment of children

Joe Tucci, Janise Mitchell, Chris Goddard
Ringwood, Vic : Australian Childhood Foundation, 2006

ISBN: 0977535525

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Book description
This report examines the current laws covering the physical punishment of children in Australia. It reports on the findings of a community attitude survey of Australian adults about their views on the use of physical punishment of children.

About the authors
Professor Chris Goddard is the Director of the National Research Centre for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Monash University. He has undertaken extensive research into child abuse and family violence.

Dr. Joe Tucci is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Childhood Foundation. He is a social worker and registered psychologist.

Janise Mitchell is a social worker and Manager of Education and Prevention Programs at the Australian Childhood Foundation.

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