The InterAgency Guidlines for Child Protection in the state of NSW, Australia are now on line and may provide a useful comparative reference for researchers in this area. http://www.acwa.asn.au/acwa/news/iag.html or go via the News page at http://www.acwa.asn.au/ - - - - - - - Eric Scott eric@acwa.asn.au Association of Childrens Welfare Agencies http://www.acwa.asn.au