Lonne, Bob
Russ, Erica http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9883-430X
Harrison, Celine
Morley, Louise
Harries, Maria
Robertson, Stuart
Pearce, Tania
Smith, Jennifer
Funding for this research was provided by:
Their Futures Matter, NSW Government
Article History
Accepted: 7 May 2020
First Online: 26 June 2020
Compliance with Ethical Standards
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: The desktop research undertaken of the established efficacy of risk assessment tools and front door policies, processes, and practices in the 25 jurisdictions examined by the authors was funded by the New South Wales (Australia) government as one component of <i>Their Futures Matter</i>, a broad-scale initiative for reform of the child protection system. The system re-design entails as follows:… developing a whole-of-government strategy and outcomes framework to guide the reforms. This strategy comprises: a multi-agency ten-year vision, supported by specific goals for the reforms. It also includes four strategic priorities:OrderedList removedThe system transformation will produce significant benefits by delivering a system that provides timely support to prevent harm and keep families together where it is safe to do so (see ExternalRef removed)