Kerryann Walsh
Professor in Education at Queensland University of Technology with expertise in child protection and child maltreatment prevention.
Location Brisbane, Australia
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Shein Nay Zin
Children fleeing from conflict are particularly vulnerable. UNICEF and the ENDViolence initiative are doing a lot of work on this.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Devayani Tumma
@DevayaniTumma the course will not cover all these complex issues but I hope it will refresh base knowledge. Thank you for your important work on behalf of children.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Melahat Hursitoglu
yes, we'll learn more about responding to disclosures in Week 2.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Rana Soliman
Great to hear, Rana.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to MA. PARAGAS
@MA.PARAGAS I can see your dilemma. The approach depends on legislation and policy that pertains to your jurisdiction (laws about how child protection cases are handles, laws about who can share child protection and related information with whom and under what circumstances, and other privacy privacy laws relating to schools but not child protection; policies...
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Kerryann Walsh replied to MA. PARAGAS
@KatherineAnderson thank you for this appropriate response. The approach does depend to some degree on jurisdictional issues.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Melike TUNC
Good to have you on board @MelikeTUNC
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Phil Swain
@PhilSwain hopefully Week 2 will allay some of these concerns.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Shahzadi RAJA
Good to hear @ShahzadiRAJA - in Week 2 we will cover this.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Melinda Jones
Thanks for the feedback @MelindaJones
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Siddiqa A Girei
Yes, harmful sexual behaviour amongst children is an emerging area for study and intervention. See here: https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/safety/child-sexual-abuse/supporting-children-harmful-sexual-behaviour
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Kerryann Walsh made a comment
Take some time to read through others comments here. People notice different things. What stood out most for you?
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Kerryann Walsh made a comment
Make sure you check out the link above to country bans on corporal punishment.
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Kerryann Walsh made a comment
Thanks for sharing what is happening in your locations and countries, everyone!
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Aroa P
These are important considerations @AroaP
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Nargus Bi
Thank you @NargusBi
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@LeighanneBowers - yes, exactly.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Stella J
This is the case in many Western countries @StellaJ
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Giles Orton
It's a good question @GilesOrton . You shouldn't wait unnecessarily. When you have a "resonable suspicion" it is the time to act.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Lucie Šinálová
Exactly, @LucieŠinálová
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Jane Burns
Thanks for sharing this, @JaneBurns. I have found a link to the resource here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/girfec-national-practice-model/
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Silvia Valentini
I have posted this one before, but I think it is worth posting again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sz0N9Yo2mY . This is a very good additional explanation.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Jakub Gołowkin
@JakubGołowkin you may find some resources at End Violence are helpful for you and your teams: https://www.end-violence.org/
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Christine Inman
@ChristineInman you are touching on the important role of digital spaces in children's safety. You may find some resources here are helpful: https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/best-practice-framework
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Carola S.
Yes, @CarolaS, combinations of factors.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Caroline Machumi
I find that revisiting this model reminds me to always consider the "big picture", and it also helps with shining a light on specific issues. There is definitely a synergy there.
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Yes, and this can be a struggle for teachers!
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Great to see this deep thinking @JaneBurns . Thank you for sharing this.
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Good thinking @SilviaValentini
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We love your positivity, @CarolaS.
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Yes @EmmaZhong this can be one reason...
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Caroline Machumi
Think about all the factors around the child - family, community, and broader society. Let's make our influence positive!
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Carola S.
Yes, again, very well said @CarolaS.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Daniiar Borbiev
Exactly @DaniiarBorbiev - you've got it.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Silvia Valentini
Yes, as Christine says above "the power of example". That example can come from us!
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Bonivie Olita
Yes @BonivieOlita but as we shall see, next, it is not the full story...
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Jane Burns
Yes, good thinking @JaneBurns. ACES stands for 'adverse childhood experiences'. This is a great example of the manifestation of different types of risk and protective factors in children's lives.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Siddiqa A Girei
Yes, up to a point. Remember that risk and protective factors exist in different combinations. See the link to the video below :)
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Lucie Šinálová
There is a really good explanation about risk and protective factors here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sz0N9Yo2mY
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Aura Bottega
@AuraBottega what an amazing world it would be!
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Kerryann Walsh replied to le lien
Remember, though, that knowledgeable and caring adults around the children outside of their homes, can act as protective buffers and be a strong and enduring influence on children, their learning, and development. This is why teachers are so important.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Stella J
Exactly, @StellaJ ! You've got it.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Eretia Tieei
@EretiaTieei although it is not their destiny.
If there are knowledgeable and caring adults around the children outside of their homes, these adults act as protective buffers and can also be a strong and enduring influence on children, their learning, and development. -
It sounds as though you have knowledge and experience on your side @CarolineMachumi. Thank you for all the learning you have done. It positions you well to identify and respond in appropriate ways.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Carola S.
Yes @CarolaS.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Lucie Šinálová
That's interesting @LucieŠinálová . These links may be of interest as they relate to other countries near to you: https://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/349150/Nordic-Baltic-workshop-on-the-prevention-of-child-maltreatment-report-FINAL.pdf and https://childrenatrisk.cbss.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/NVC_TrackingProgress2018.1.pdf
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Tracey Simonsen
Yes @TraceySimonsen, thinking back it becomes clear which children may have faced these kinds of challenges although we were not aware of it at the time.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Bonivie Olita
And providing all the support we can at the school level.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Carola S.
Creating a child safe culture at school, empowering students to participate in decisions that affect them, and developing strong, trusting and stable relationships. These are a few things we can begin with.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Caroline Machumi
Yes, Caroline, exactly.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Thency G
Excellent thinking @ThencyG ! Our image of the child and our ability to enact children's rights is crucial. There is much written about this in the digital space by eminent scholars in the UK such as Prof Sonia Livingstone from the London School of Economics, and here in Australia from Prof Amanda Third at the University of Western Sydney.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Enass Shkair
@EnassShkair and we hope you will, too!
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Carola S.
Wonderful idea @CarolaS. Well said!
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Jia Yin Chow
Yes, @JiaYinChow we can all play our part.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Tessa Timmis
Well said @TessaTimmis
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Laurah K
Yes, absolutely, @LaurahK
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Tumaini Omari
@TumainiOmari yes, exactly. We hope you will share information from your context as you progress through the course.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Lucie Šinálová
Yes, thank you, @LucieŠinálová. This is very real and prevalent. Take care as you study the course and reach out if we can help in any way.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Aura Bottega
Yes @AuraBottega child maltreatment is an enduring problem throughout the world. We are grateful for people like yourself who have the courage to learn more about how to prevent and respond to it.
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Well said @SilviaValentini , we hope you will be able to share with everyone some details from your context.
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We are glad to share our knowledge with you @RaadAbduNajiAlAbsi
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Nazia Hussain
Wonderful to see so many students undertaking the course this time. Welcome @NaziaHussain
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Laurah K
A warm welcome to you @LaurahK. We hope the course is helpful to you and your colleagues in the Africa region.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Tumaini Omari
@TumainiOmari welcome to the course!
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Haruki Shiroshita
That's right, @HarukiShiroshita. We hope you find the material in the course is helpful to you in your work.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Kamara Martin
Yes @KamaraMartin, your role as a PE teacher will be important, both in terms of the curriculum and pedagagogy that you can use, the environment you create, and the relationships you build. Welcome to the course!
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Janet McGifford
Welcome @JanetMcGifford, it is great to have experienced colleagues on board!
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Lucie Šinálová
Welcome @LucieŠinálová, we hope that you find the course is helpful. Your role as a teacher and mother will be a great foundation on which to build.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Aura Bottega
@AuraBottega, your strong commitment to the children with whom you work will be a big asset to your centre. Welcome to the course!
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Elijah Magaa
Thanks for your contributions @ElijahMagaa
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Phil Swain
Great to have you on board, @PhilSwain
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Caroline Machumi
Welcome @CarolineMachumi
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Carola S.
That sounds like a very important job @CarolaS. We hope you find the material here can be helpful to you in your work.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Christine Inman
Welcome @ChristineInman
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Jia Yin Chow
We are glad you are taking time to study the course @
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Thanh Quyen Do
Welcome @ThanhQuyenDo
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Tessa Timmis
@TessaTimmis glad you are with us.
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Good to have you on board, @RaadAbduNajiAlAbsi
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Nazia Hussain
Good to hear @NaziaHussain , welcome!
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Laurah K
Welcome to the course @LaurahK
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Emma Zhong
We hope so @EmmaZhong and we hope you find it is helpful to you in your work.
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Welcome @MaryYsabelCandiotteYcaza
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Stella J
Welcome, @StellaJ
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Kerryann Walsh made a comment
Nice work, everyone! See you next week.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Ayla Reedman
Good thinking @AylaReedman
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Ayla Reedman
Yes @AylaReedman teachers must be keen observers of children.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Ayla Reedman
Nice work, @AylaReedman
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Michelle Thornton
A good plan, @MichelleThornton
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Akanna Oguguom
Thank you @AkannaOguguom
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Ayla Reedman
Yes, we will be learning more about wider influences on parenting in the coming stages.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Eretia Tieei
Nicely described @EretiaTieei
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Charlene Jo
Thank you @CharleneJo
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Jane Burns
@JaneBurns you have a wealth of experiences to share. And your experience has taught you just how complex this issue is. We will dive into this complexity in the coming pages.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Ayla Reedman
Thank you for sharing @AylaReedman
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Kerryann Walsh replied to RHYNO HERSELMAN
Yes, @RHYNOHERSELMAN teachers are so important. Child sexual abuse and exploitation is sensitive in every country and culture. We will learn more about how to respond to it throughout the course.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Adukule Sunday
@AdukuleSunday yes, absolutely. This is but one story in many. And many that continue to this day. Are you aware of the End Violence movement? Here: https://www.end-violence.org/
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Ayla Reedman
You are a champion @AylaReedman
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Nargus Bi
Great to hear @NargusBi and a warm welcome to you.
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Kerryann Walsh replied to Ayla Reedman
@AylaReedman we send our very best wishes to colleagues experiencing lockdown and stay-at-home orders. You are doing a wonderful thing for your community in studying at this time. Thank you for taking the time! :)
