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The background information and terminology document provides additional background on the development of the national Minimum Practice Standards: Specialist and Community Support Services Responding to Child Sexual Abuse and key terminology.

A snapshot of the 5 key principles that media professionals need to be aware of when reporting on child sexual abuse.

A snapshot of the 5 key principles to support victims and survivors and their families when engaging with media professionals.

A short guide to using appropriate language and terminology, including harmful and re-traumatising language to avoid.

A short guide and key considerations for court reporters who are reporting on child sexual abuse.

A short guide for editors and sub-editors on how to support journalists who are reporting on child sexual abuse.

The guidance includes advice on how to develop and frame stories appropriately, language and terminology to use and avoid, and sensitivities to consider when engaging with victims and survivors.

The National Office for Child Safety (National Office) developed a Child Safety Risk Management Guide and accompanying resources to support organisations to understand how to appropriately manage child safety risks.

Provide consultation outcomes that have shaped service design for the new national non-offending family member support and national offending prevention services.

Does your organisation engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children? Here are some new activities to help you understand their needs when building the National Principles into your practice.