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Barriers and prompts to parent-child sexual communication

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A research report from 2016 investigating what prompts parents to start the conversation about sexuality with their children. Many parents feel that their children are too young to talk about sexuality, and often don't know how to start the conversation. This article addresses barriers that parents experience in regards to talking about sexuality with their children.

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Challenging gender stereotypes in the early years: the power of parents

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Australia
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An overview of survey findings discussing key results within the context of international literature on early childhood, gender stereotypes, development, and parenting.

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From ‘no means no’ to ‘an enthusiastic yes’: Changing the Discourse on Sexual Consent Through Sex and Relationships Education

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This book chapter presents findings from research with young people in England about their understandings of sexual consent. The study was carried out on behalf of the Office of the Children’s Commissioner, as part of their two year inquiry into sexual exploitation in the contexts of gangs and groups.

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Making every school a health-promoting school

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Australia
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This article provides comment on the effects of COVID on mental health on children and social inequalities. It points to the idea that schools should be appreciated not only as sites for academic and social learning, but also settings that can enhance student health and wellbeing.

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Parent-adolescent sexual communication and adolecent safer sex behavior: a meta-analysis

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pornography
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An article describing the importance of parent-adolescent communication to reduce risky sexual behaviour in young people.

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WA Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Applied Research and Evaluation Network (SiREN)

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STIs and BBVs

SiREN is a partnership between researchers, service providers and policymakers working to strengthen evidence-informed policy and practice in Western Australia. SiREN's services include identifying and promoting opportunities for collaboration, developing research and evaluation skills, sharing research and evaluation evidence, developing resources and delivering training.