Maternal Alienation - South Australian Policy Online

6. RECOMMENDATIONS1. That the Reference Group continues to meet and furthers the work of theproject on two levels:• at a broad strategic level within the Department of Human Services andacross government to ensure that the issue of maternal alienation remains onthe agenda at a statewide level, and is incorporated into domestic violenceand child protection developments;• at an operational level to ensure that the work on maternal alienation withinservices and across sectors is progressed and co-ordinated, particularlythrough professional development and service re-orientation.2. That the members of the project’s Reference Group continue to further thework of maternal alienation within their services and networks.3. That the Youth Court is approached with the offer of discussion of the issueof maternal alienation.4. That the severe effects of maternal alienation on women and childrencontinue to be documented, and services continue to be informed of these.5. That a pamphlet about maternal alienation is produced for use in thecommunity.6. That the issue of maternal alienation is introduced to school teachers andcounsellors, and early childhood workers.7. That discussions are held with Indigenous workers about the concept ofmaternal alienation and its applicability to the experiences of Indigenouscommunities.8. That if funding is procured, a Project Officer be employed for a period oftime to consolidate the work achieved on maternal alienation, and develop thework further, as outlined under ‘Opportunities for Future Work’ (p. 22).25