Report of the Protecting Victoria's Vulnerable Children Inquiry

The Protecting Victoria's Vulnerable Children Inquiry was launched on 31 January 2011 to investigate systemic problems in Victoria's child protection system and make recommendations to strengthen and improve the protection and support of vulnerable young Victorians. This report presents the findings and recommendations of the Inquiry. Volume 1 presents the recommendations of the Inquiry, as well as terms of reference. Volume 2 details the findings of the Inquiry, in the areas of the impact of abuse and neglect; current system and performance; policy framework; major protective system elements; the law and courts; system supporting capacities; and system governance. Volume 3 collates the appendices.