The sexual exploitation of children, both males and females, has occurred throughout history. However it has only been in the last few decades that it has been officially acknowledged with the relevant issues now beginning to be addressed. One of the key issues is the experiences of child complainants of sexual abuse in the justice system. This conference seeks to provide academics, researchers, lawyers, policy makers and practitioners from areas such as child protection, family law, community organisations and social welfare with a forum to discuss issues associated with child sexual abuse and the appropriate justice response and to identify best practice, share knowledge and develop strategies to address the relevant issues. Papers cover children and the legal system; child protection and Family Court disputes; child witnesses in the criminal justice system; alternative models for prosecuting offenders; and treatment programs for child sex offenders.
social justice - definition of social justice from BusinessDictionary.com: Fair and proper administration of laws conforming to the natural law that all persons, irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, possessions, race, religion, etc., are to be treated equally and without p...
Social justice means being entitled to the same rights and services as all other citizens. These rights have been difficult to achieve for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders because of a history of governmental and colonial racism.
Outcome 5 - the Catholic Social Justice website of the Archdiocese of Melbourne; contains teachings and documents on climate change and many other topics
Outcomes 4 and 5 - based on a Bible Study program which takes key passages linked to Jesus' approach to justice; for example Isaiah 42 and Luke 23. Quite a good guide to the key texts.
Outcomes Four & Five - American Catholic e-newsletter article on Jesus' understanding of justice, in particular his hunger and thirst for righteousness. Also addresses other related themes such as Compassion.