Child protection work is a complex and difficult area of practice, one that is closely scrutinised and criticised, and impacts on the lives of many children. In Australia, child protection systems are overloaded, and increasing numbers of children and families receive child protection interventions each year. This study explored the views of North Queensland practitioners who work in the child protection field, examining changes and challenges in this field of practice, and their suggestions for the future research that is needed in child protection. The study took place 5 years after the 2013 Queensland Carmody inquiry into child protection intervention, which recommended sweeping changes to the child protection system. Twenty-two practitioners participated in this study. Respondents reported an increase in the complexity of cases, a gap in legislation change/practice frameworks and practice, and the application of trauma-informed practice. They highlighted the intersection of child protection, domestic violence and family law and observed that women and children continue to be exposed to violence because of Family Law Court orders. Respondents identified a number of areas where research is needed.

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卡莫迪五年后：从业者对儿童保护变化、挑战和研究的看法

儿童保护工作是一个复杂而困难的实践领域，受到密切关注和批评，并影响着许多儿童的生活。在澳大利亚，儿童保护系统不堪重负，每年都有越来越多的儿童和家庭接受儿童保护干预措施。本研究探讨了在儿童保护领域工作的北昆士兰从业者的观点，考察了该实践领域的变化和挑战，以及他们对儿童保护所需的未来研究的建议。该研究是在 2013 年昆士兰卡莫迪调查儿童保护干预措施 5 年后进行的，该调查建议彻底改变儿童保护系统。22 名从业者参与了这项研究。受访者报告案件的复杂性增加，立法变更/实践框架和实践方面的差距，以及创伤知情实践的应用。他们强调了儿童保护、家庭暴力和家庭法的交叉点，并观察到妇女和儿童由于家庭法院的命令而继续遭受暴力。受访者指出了一些需要研究的领域。