The aim of this postdoctoral research project was to generate and synthesise evidence to inform the design of the Power to Kids program. 

Publications:

McKibbin, G. & Humphreys, C. (2019). The Perceptions of Australian workers about caring for sexually exploited children in residential care. Child Abuse Review. 28(6), 418-430, doi: 10.1002/car.2564 

McKibbin, G., Halfpenny, N. & Humphreys, C. (2019). Respecting Sexual Safety: A program to prevent sexual exploitation and harmful sexual Behaviour in out-of-home care. Australian Social Work.  75(1), 111-121, doi: 10.1080/0312407X.2019.1597910 

McKibbin, G. (2017). Preventing harmful sexual behaviour and child sexual exploitation for children & young people living in residential care: A scoping review in the Australian context. Children & Youth Services Review. 82, 373-382, doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.10.008

Researcher:   

Gemma McKibbin

Funding:

This project is funded by MacKillop Family Services.

Contact: Dr Gemma McKibbin
T: 0437 281 543
E: gemma.mckibbin@unimelb.edu.au