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| Document Title: | SEEK: Safe Environment for Every Kid [Website]. |
| Corporate Author: | Safe Environment for Every Kid (SEEK) |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This website highlights the Safe Environment for Every Kid (SEEK) program, an evidence-based, practical model for improving primary healthcare for children and their families. SEEK helps primary healthcare professionals (PCPs) address common psychosocial problems, such as parental depression and substance use. It is designed to be used with families with children ages 0-5 years who have risk factors for child maltreatment such as parental depression or substance abuse. The SEEK program is meant to help strengthen families, support parents and parenting, and promote children’s health, development, and safety, and help prevent child abuse and neglect. Components of the program are described,...more |
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| Document Title: | Collaboration [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This brief explains collaboration is a priority area for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) programs to help maximize the use of limited prevention dollars. It notes that by working with cross-sector partners who have a vested interest in child abuse prevention, States and communities can improve service delivery systems and increase the effectiveness of programs. Information is provided on what collaboration in CBCAP means and how collaboration ties into the efforts of CBCAP to move along the continuum of evidence-based and evidence-informed practice. Recommendations for potential collaboration partners are then discussed and links are provided to resources on collaborating for creative...more |
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| Document Title: | SEEK: Safe Environment for Every Kid [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This fact sheet highlights the Safe Environment for Every Kid (SEEK) program, an evidence-based, practical model for improving primary healthcare for children and their families. SEEK helps primary healthcare professionals (PCPs) address common psychosocial problems, such as parental depression and substance use. It is designed to be used with families with children ages 0-5 years who have risk factors for child maltreatment such as parental depression or substance abuse. The SEEK website is described, as well as the following main components of the SEEK model: training primary care professionals to briefly assess and initially address targeted psychosocial problems; the SEEK Parent...more |
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| Document Title: | Child Marriage in Humanitarian Crises: Girls and Parents Speak Out on Risk and Protective Factors, Decision-Making, and Solutions. |
| Personal Author: | Freccero, Julie.,Taylor, Audrey. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Child marriage is a well-recognized global phenomenon, which may disproportionately impact girls in humanitarian crisis and displacement, such as armed conflict or nature disaster. The consequences of such marriages are dire. We know that girls who are married young in humanitarian contexts face poorer educational outcomes, serious physical and sexual violence, poor mental and physical health outcomes, and complications or even death in childbirth. Most importantly, it is a violation of girls’ full rights as children. Research to better understand child marriage in settings of crisis has only recently begun to gain traction. Yet, in spite of the recent progress that...more |
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| Document Title: | Children’s Signaling of Incomprehension: The Diagnosticity of Practice Questions During Interview Instructions. |
| Personal Author: | Henderson, Hayden M.,Lyon, Thomas D. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Forensic interviewers are routinely advised to instruct children that they should indicate when they do not understand a question. This study examined whether administering the instruction with a practice question may help interviewers identify the means by which individual children signal incomprehension. We examined 446 interviews with children questioned about abuse, including 252 interviews in which interviewers administered the instruction with a practice question (4- to 13-year-old children; Mage = 7.7). Older children more often explicitly referred to incomprehension when answering the practice question and throughout the interviews, whereas younger children simply requested repetition or gave “don’t know” responses, and individual...more |
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| Document Title: | Desperation without Dignity: Conditions of Children Placed in For Profit Residential Facilities. |
| Corporate Author: | National Disability Rights Network. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This federally funded report shares the findings of an examination of for-profit residential treatment facilities (RFs) by Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agencies, agencies created by the U.S. Congress in the 1970s to advocate for persons with disabilities in every State and territory. Information was gathered during P&A monitoring and investigations conducted over many years. The report provides a brief history of RFs and describes the negative developmental impact of residential treatment on children. The benefits of community-based treatment over congregate care are highlighted, as well as successful treatment interventions for children with mental and behavioral health disorders. The role of P&A...more |
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| Document Title: | Summary of 2020 System Learning Reviews: Opportunities to Improve and Build on Strengths of the Child Welfare System Through Examination of Critical Incidents [New Hampshire]. |
| Corporate Author: | New Hampshire. Office of the Child Advocate. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This summary report tells the story of what we learned from four children’s experiences through the lens of the people who endeavor to help and protect them: caseworkers, juvenile probation and parole officers, supervisors, administrators and specialists. The OCA convened SLR teams and provided them with tools and the children’s narratives. The SLR teams examined the narratives, explored the features of their work environments, and contemplated adjustments to the system. The considerations resulting from the team’s work aim to inform system strengthening and improve outcomes for children and families. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Before You Make the Call: Rethinking Mandated Reporting (Article in Confronting Racism, Engaging Partners, Finding Solutions, Summer 2021 Special Issue of CW360). |
| Personal Author: | Itzkowitz, Miriam.,Olson, Katie. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This article discusses how implicit bias impacts mandatory reporting, the harm caused by removing a child from their home, and the need to exchange the reliance on mandated reporting as a primary prevention strategy for other evidence-based approaches. Guidelines are offered for mandated reporters and include: examine your relationship with this child and family, reflect on your own values, norms, and biases, think explicitly about race and culture and consider whether it is truly about safety, employ a decision-making model, be curious about what you’re observing, and offer support and/or supportive services. |
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| Document Title: | Actions and Recommendations on Human Trafficking in Delaware. Annual Report Fiscal Year 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | Delaware Human Trafficking Interagency Coordinating Council. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This annual report discusses the activities and accomplishments of the Human Trafficking Interagency Coordinating Council in Delaware for Fiscal Year 2021. It summarizes the Council’s activities, primarily conducted through its five Committees (Data Collection and Analysis, Juvenile, Public Awareness, Training, and Victims Services), with staff assistance provided by the Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS). Staff outreach activities are also shared and the pioneering efforts of two State agencies and two non-profit agencies in anti-trafficking initiatives in Delaware are highlighted. In addition legislative gains in 2021 are reviewed, along with the challenges and recommendations for the future. Accomplishments during this time...more |
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| Document Title: | Investigating the Impact of the SafeCare Program on Parenting Behaviours in Child Welfare-Involved Families. |
| Personal Author: | Gallitto, Elena.,Romano, Elisa.,Whitaker, Daniel. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Child neglect is a long-standing concern in child welfare because of its short- and long-term negative consequences. SafeCare is an evidence-based parenting program designed to reduce the risk of child neglect and prevent its future occurrence. In this study, we examined the effects of the SafeCare program on several parenting outcomes in a sample of 76 child welfare-involved caregivers from Ontario (Canada). Caregivers’ self-reported ratings of neglectful parenting practices, physical punishment, psychological aggression, and positive disciplinary practices were obtained prior to and shortly after program completion, as well as at 3-month post-intervention. Multi-level growth curve modelling results indicated statistically significant improvements...more |
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| Document Title: | Peer Relations and Delinquency Among Girls in Foster Care Following a Skill-Building Preventive Intervention. |
| Personal Author: | Hu, Alana.,Van Ryzin, Mark J.,Schweer-Collins, Maria L.,Leve, Leslie D. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | There is evidence that risk for delinquency is elevated among girls with foster care histories, and one correlate of delinquency is affiliating with peers who engage in delinquent behavior. Although intervention studies have shown positive effects of interventions that target delinquent peer affiliation on reductions in delinquency among adolescents with juvenile justice histories, the success of such interventions for younger girls in foster care, without prior involvement with juvenile justice, is unknown. We analyzed data from a randomized clinical trial of the middle school version of the Keep Safe intervention in a sample of girls in foster care (n = 100)....more |
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| Document Title: | Desperation without Dignity: Executive Summary. |
| Corporate Author: | National Disability Rights Network. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This executive summary discusses the findings of a report that examined the rights violations endemic to for-profit residential treatment facilities (RFs), the financial structure supporting these facilities, and specific solutions at the federal, State, and local level. It notes that the suffocation of 16-year-old Cornelius Frederick at a privately-operated RF in April 2020 focused the world on the plight of children and youth housed in for-profit RFs, and describes the abuses of for-profit RFs. These abuses include physical and sexual abuse by staff, forced isolation, failure to provide mental health treatment, lack of evidence-based treatment, and the systematic use of restraint...more |
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| Document Title: | Community-Level Prevention of Childhood Maltreatment: Next Steps in a World with COVID-19 (Article in International Journal on Child Maltreatment: Research, Policy and Practice). |
| Personal Author: | Molnar, Beth E.,Scoglio, Arielle A. J.,Beardslee, William R. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Maltreatment of children continues to be a major public health concern, with high social, economic and health burdens. Rates vary by a number of factors that can be categorized into different levels of the social ecology. Research and theory in this field point to the importance of community-level factors that can contribute to either risk or prevention of child maltreatment. The COVID-19 pandemic context creates additional risks and concerns related to child maltreatment and exacerbates risk factors that existed before: e.g., families and communities are in much worsened states of poverty, unemployment, and food insecurity; losses and grief are affecting mental...more |
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| Document Title: | Engaging Community Voices to Assess Kenya’s Strengths and Limitations to Support a Child Maltreatment Prevention Program. |
| Personal Author: | Shanley, Jenelle R.,Armistead, Lisa P.,Musyimi, Christine.,Nyamai, Darius.,Ishiekwene, Martha.,Mutiso, Victoria.,Ndetei, David. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Background: Preventing child maltreatment is a global mission of numerous international organizations, with parent support programs as the critical prevention strategy. In Kenya, 70% of children are at risk of experiencing abuse and neglect, most often by their parents. Yet, there is a lack of evidence-based parent support programs, and a limited understanding of Kenya’s capacity and infrastructures (e.g., policies, funding, service agencies) to support and sustain such programs. Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess systematically Kenya’s strengths and limitations to implement a parent support program using a mixed-methods study design. Participants and Methods: Twenty-one community stakeholders from...more |
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| Document Title: | The Effect of Parental Emotional Abuse on the Severity and Treatment of PTSD Symptoms in Children and Adolescents. |
| Personal Author: | Hoeboer, Chris.,de Roos, Carlijn.,van Son, Gabrielle E.,Spinhoven, Philip.,Elzinga, Bernet. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Background: Maltreatment by a primary caregiver is an important risk factor for the development of PTSD symptoms. Whereas meta-analyses indicate that parental emotional abuse is one of the most common forms of maltreatment, the impact of emotional abuse on PTSD symptoms and treatment effectiveness is still unclear, especially in children. Objective: We aimed to investigate the impact of parental emotional abuse on PTSD symptom severity and effectiveness of trauma treatment in children and adolescents. Method: In an outpatient sample (N = 287, mean age = 15.5 years), emotional abuse, index traumatic event, and PTSD symptoms were assessed at baseline. Thereafter, patients...more |
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| Document Title: | Long-Term Mental Health Services Use in Children Referred to a Clinical Intervention. |
| Personal Author: | Usacheva, Maria.,Timmer, Susan.,Choe, Daniel.,Liu, Siwei.,Thurston, Holly.,Urquiza, Anthony. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Background: Recent advancements in pediatric mental health (MH) increased accessibility of evidence-based interventions. Yet, accessibility alone does not explain the rise in MH services use (MHSU). Maltreatment-related adversity, symptom severity, and access to early interventions have been linked to ongoing need for services, yet their joint contributions to continuities in MHSU remain unclear. Objective: The study examines the role of maltreatment, externalizing symptom severity, and referral for early intervention in pediatric MHSU across five years. To evaluate engagement in treatment, we accounted for treatment progress and referral type, comparing MHSU in court-mandated and voluntary participants. Participants and setting: Participants were 321...more |
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| Document Title: | 2021 State Public Policy Prevention Strategies. |
| Corporate Author: | Prevent Child Abuse America. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This policy paper advocates for the enactment of specific State strategies for preventing child abuse and neglect. It begins by explaining at least 1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse and/or neglect annually in the United States, and the need for a public health approach to the prevention of child abuse and neglect and policies that address the conditions and contexts in which children and families live. The paper then recommends that States prioritize children and families in both their legislative and budgetary decisions in 2021 through strategies that strengthen families and reduce child abuse and neglect. Recommendations are made...more |
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| Document Title: | More Data, More Questions: No Simple Answer About Which Children Should Undergo Screening Neuroimaging For Clinically Occult Abusive Head Trauma. |
| Personal Author: | Henry, M. Katherine,Lindberg, Daniel M.,Wood, Joanne N. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Abusive head trauma (AHT) is the leading cause of fatal child physical abuse. Victims may initially present with clinically occult AHT without overt signs of head trauma or with only subtle, nonspecific symptoms, which can make timely recognition of AHT challenging. Research has shown missed opportunities for early detection of AHT in the medical setting are common and can lead to repeated injury. Neuroimaging is needed to diagnose clinically occult AHT but is not without risk. Researchers have worked to understand the yield of neuroimaging in detection of clinically occult AHT and to identify risk factors, yet findings have varied widely...more |
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| Document Title: | Lay-worker Delivered Home Visiting Promotes Early Childhood Development and Reduces Violence in Rwanda: A Randomized Pilot. |
| Personal Author: | Barnhart Dale A.,Farrar Jordan.,Murray Shauna M.,Brennan Robert T.,Antonaccio Cara M.,Sezibera Vincent.,Ingabire Charles.,Godfroid Kalisa.,Bazubagira Stephanie.,Uwimana Odette.,Kamurase Alex.,Wilson Briana.,Rawlings Laura B.,Yousafzai Aisha.,Betancourt Theresa S. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Early child development (ECD) programs are increasingly combined with targeted cash transfers for poor households to break intergenerational poverty. However, few evidence-based, scalable, and sustainable ECD programs that complement cash transfer programs exist in in low- and-middle-income countries. We conducted a cluster-randomized pilot study to assess whether Sugira Muryango, a strengths-based home-visiting intervention to promote child development and prevent violence among children aged 6-36 months, could be delivered by community-based lay workers to poor families participating in Rwanda's cash-for-work Vision Umurenge Program (VUP). Data collection occurred among 38 families at baseline, endline, and 6 months after the intervention and included child-level...more |
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| Document Title: | Reports of Child Abuse Seem To Be Falling: How Can We Know What's Really Happening? |
| Personal Author: | Pollack, Daniel.,Krase, Kathryn S. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This article explains the difficulty in ascertaining the prevalence of child abuse before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. It notes statistics on child abuse reporting and examines the under-reporting and over-reporting of child abuse. Social workers are urged to reintroduce the phrase “I don’t know” back into their vocabulary and are reminded that intellectual honesty implies a commitment to a sincere quest for facts by means of solid evidence. |
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| Document Title: | A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Interventions Designed for Mothers Who Experienced Child Sexual Abuse. |
| Personal Author: | Lange, Brittany C.L.,Bach-Mortensen, Anders M.,Condon, Eileen M.,Gardner, Frances. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Background: Past experiences of child sexual abuse (CSA) have been shown to have a pernicious effect on the parenting behaviors of mothers. As a result, interventions have been developed to address these effects. However, a systematic synthesis of the effectiveness of such interventions has not been conducted. Objective: To conduct a systematic review of existing literature on interventions that have been developed and evaluated for mothers who experienced CSA. Methods: Studies were located through a sensitive search strategy in nine academic databases and search engines, and through handsearching reference lists of included studies and their subsequent citations. Two authors independently completed...more |
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| Document Title: | Establishing Clinically And Theoretically Grounded Cross-Domain Cumulative Risk And Protection Scores In Sibling Groups Exposed Prenatally to Substances. |
| Personal Author: | Bondi, Bianca C.,Pepler, Debra J.,Motz, Mary.,Andrews, Naomi C. Z. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Background: Prenatal substance exposure is associated with neurodevelopmental deficits. Deficits are exacerbated by cumulative risks yet attenuated by cumulative protective factors. Cross-domain relative to intra-domain risk exposure presents more neurodevelopmental challenges. Cumulative risk and protection scores must be clinically and theoretically grounded, with crossdomain considerations. Objectives: 1) Create clinically and theoretically grounded, cross-domain cumulative risk and protection scores; 2) Describe the benefits of our methodological approach. Participants & Setting: This study included three sibling groups (N = 8) at Mothercraft’s Breaking the Cycle, a child maltreatment prevention and early intervention program for substance using mothers and their children.Method: We outlined the...more |
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| Document Title: | Exploring Effectiveness of Psychotherapy Options for Sexually Abused Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. |
| Personal Author: | Tichelaar, Henny K.,Deković, Maja.,Endendijk, Joyce J.,, |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) can have major implications for child mental health on the short-term, but also for developmental outcomes later in life, especially when left untreated. Yet, there is no consensus about best practices in psychotherapy for child and adolescent CSA-victims. In this study, we therefore systematically reviewed existing literature on the effectiveness of different types of psychotherapy, as well as specific treatment components, for improving CSA-victims’ mental-health outcomes. We searched databases (PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining effectiveness of psychotherapy for child or adolescent victims of CSA. This search yielded 32 RCTs testing...more |
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| Document Title: | The Cutting Edge Of Forensic Interviewing. |
| Personal Author: | Faller, Kathleen Coulborn. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This article contextualizes new knowledge about forensically interviewing and assessing children when there are concerns about child abuse. The article references the impact of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and the circumstance in the 1980s where investigators and clinicians had little guidance about how to interview children about alleged sexual abuse. It further speaks to the consequences of lack of interview guidelines and how videotaped interviews in the McMartin Pre-school cases served as the catalyst for the backlash against child interviewers and their interview techniques. Painful as the backlash was, it led to research and evidence-based practice in interviewing...more |
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| Document Title: | How Can Child Protection Agencies Identify and Support Youth Involved in or at Risk of Commercial Child Sexual Exploitation? |
| Corporate Author: | Casey Family Programs. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This brief explains the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) effects thousands of children and youth in the United States every year, and notes federal legislation that requires child welfare agencies to develop policies and procedures for the identification of children at risk for victims of CSEC and to provide appropriate services. Information is then provided on risk factors for sexual exploitation, screening tools for identifying children who are victims or at risk of CSEC, and prevention programs. Key considerations regarding the placement of children in congregate care facilities are discussed and restrictions on the use of congregate care for children...more |
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| Document Title: | Systematic Review Of Community- And Home-Based Interventions To Support Parenting And Reduce Risk Of Child Maltreatment Among Families With Substance-Exposed Newborns. |
| Personal Author: | West, Allison L.,Dauber, Sarah.,Gagliardi, Laina.,Correll, Leeya.,Lilli, Alexandra Cirillo.,Daniels, Jane. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Substance-exposed newborns (SENs) are at increased risk of child maltreatment, out-of-home placement, and poor health and developmental outcomes. The purpose of this systematic review is to synthesize existing research on community- and home-based interventions designed to improve parenting and reduce risk of maltreatment for families with SENs, applying a program logic framework. The review includes studies that used preexperimental, quasi-experimental, and experimental designs. Twelve interventions were identified. Of the nine studies that used more rigorous experimental or quasi-experimental designs, five showed positive effects on at least one parenting or child maltreatment outcome, although some studies showed high risk of bias. Full...more |
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| Document Title: | Reducing Child Abuse and Neglect Through Evidence-Based Home Visiting: Parent-coaching programs in Illinois improve academic and health outcomes. |
| Personal Author: | Carpenter, Tim.,Isaacson, David.,Bishop, Sarah. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This brief reviews the positive impact that evidence-based, voluntary home visiting programs have on Illinois children and families during the prenatal-to-5-year-old period. It begins by explaining the law enforcement leaders of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids see how the lack of proper supports for families that face difficult circumstances can contribute to a continuance of crime and violence in communities and the benefits that evidence-based home visiting programs can provide. The brief notes that the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the role that home visiting professionals play in the lives of families, as they pivot to visits through phone and video calls...more |
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| Document Title: | A Mixed Methods Investigation Of The Association Between Child Sexual Abuse and Subsequent Maternal Parenting. |
| Personal Author: | Lange, Brittany C. L.,Condon, Eileen M.,Gardner, Frances. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Background: Child sexual abuse (CSA) is associated with a number of pernicious outcomes, including adverse parenting outcomes among mothers who experienced CSA (MCSA). Despite the large literature on these outcomes, gaps and uncertainties in the literature exist. Specifically, while previous literature has shown that some MCSA have their parenting negatively affected by CSA, others do not, and potential mechanisms explaining these variations, such as mental health and characteristics of the CSA experience, have not been fully explored. Objectives: To investigate (1) how MCSA believe their CSA experiences have affected their parenting, if at all; (2) what factors may be contributing to...more |
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| Document Title: | Leveraging Family and Community Strengths to Reduce Child Maltreatment. |
| Personal Author: | Roygardner, Debangshu.,Hughes, Kelli N.,Palusci, Vincent J. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This article reviews and analyzes extant literature on the prevention of child maltreatment. We give an overview of protective factors that research finds to be efficacious in maltreatment prevention and pay particular attention to research that shows how health-based models and community-based models can leverage family and community strengths to that end. We go on to offer recommendations for potential future prevention programming, including an approach with untapped potential—the Prevention Zones framework. Finally, we discuss policy considerations and implications specific to the goal of increasing programming and services that leverage family and community strengths. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Institutionalisation and Deinstitutionalisation of Children 2: Policy and Practice Recommendations for Global, National, and Local Actors. |
| Personal Author: | Goldman, Philip S.,Bakermans-Kranenburg, Marian J.,Bradford, Beth.,Christopoulos, Alex.,Ken, Patricia Lim Ah.,Cuthbert, Christopher.,Duchinsky, Robbie.,Fox, Nathan A.,Grigoras, Stela.,Gunnar, Megan R.,Ibrahim, Rawan W.,Johnson, Dana.,Kusumaningrum, Santi.,Agastya, Ni Luh Putu Maitra.,Mwangangi, Frederick N.,Nelson, Charles A.,Ott, Ellie M. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Worldwide, millions of children live in institutions, which runs counter to both the UN-recognised right of children to be raised in a family environment, and the findings of our accompanying systematic review of the physical, neurobiological, psychological, and mental health costs of institutionalisation and the benefits of deinstitutionalisationof child welfare systems. In this part of the Commission, international experts in reforming care for children identified evidence-based policy recommendations to promote family-based alternatives to institutionalisation. Family-based care refers to caregiving by extended family or foster, kafalah (the practice of guardianship of orphaned children in Islam), or adoptive family, preferably in closephysical proximity...more |
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| Document Title: | Early Head Start Service Use By Families With Court-Substantiated Maltreatment. |
| Personal Author: | Schreier, Alayna.,McCoy, Kelsey.,Flood, Mary Fran.,Wilcox, Brian L.,Hansen, David J. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Early Head Start (EHS) is an evidence-based intervention program for at-risk children birth through three that seeks to improve child and family well-being. There is little research to date examining the prevalence of child maltreatment among families enrolled in EHS and the extent to which maltreatment is associated with receipt of programs and services available to EHS families. This study sought to (a) identify the prevalence of court-substantiated maltreatment in EHS families; and (b) determine the association between substantiated maltreatment and use of EHS program and community-linked services. To answer these questions, archival program and clinical service records and juvenile court...more |
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| Document Title: | The Child Maltreatment Prevention Landscape: Where Are We Now, and Where Should We Go? |
| Personal Author: | Harden, Brenda Jones.,Simons, Cassandra.,Johnson-Motoyama, Michelle.,Barth, Richard. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Child maltreatment calls for a broad range of preventative policies and practices, but limited governmental funding and leadership has been devoted to the problem. Effective strategies to prevent maltreatment exist, but they have had limited uptake in the child welfare system. In this article, we trace how government responsibility for the prevention of child maltreatment became centered within the nation’s child protection response. Further, we discuss developments in prevention science, review the existing literature on the effectiveness of a range of prevention strategies, and present a public health approach to prevention. The article concludes with a set of recommendations to inform...more |
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| Document Title: | National Action Plan to Combat Modern Slavery 2020-24: Public Consultation Paper: Human Trafficking and Slavery, Australian Border Force. |
| Corporate Author: | Law Council of Australia. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This report examines the twelve goals that have been proposed for Australia to combat modern slavery from 2020-2024. It begins by explaining the role of the Law Council of Australia to advise governments, courts, and federal agencies on ways in which the law and the justice system can be improved for the benefit of the community. The report then examines the following twelve goals: maintain and promote compliance with international standards on modern slavery; engage the Australian community to understand and combat modern slavery; promote an evidence-based response to modern slavery; maintain a robust and comprehensive legislative framework to combat modern...more |
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| Document Title: | Applying Predictive Analytics: Identifying Family Needs and Improving the Allocation of Resources [Webpage]. |
| Personal Author: | Weiner, Dana.,Chor, Brian. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This webpage explains Chapin Hall’s Implementation Collaborative’s data analytics team developed predictive analytic models to address risk of repeat reports for child abuse or neglect. Chapin Hall then worked with an agency to incorporate these findings into system operations. With this information, the child welfare agency was able to direct additional and timely resources to families who have the highest indicators of frequent system involvement. It notes by applying methodological expertise and implementation experience to agency operations, Chapin Hall is integrating responsible, rigorous predictive analytic approaches to enhance resource allocation and service effectiveness. This allows service providers to: maximize the potential...more |
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| Document Title: | Efficacy of a Sexual Abuse Prevention Program with Children on an Indian Reservation. |
| Personal Author: | Edwards, Katie M.,Siller, Laura.,Leader Charge, Leon.,Bordeaux, Simone.,Leader Charge, Damon.,Herrington, Ramon. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | American Indian youth experience high rates of child sexual abuse (CSA). To date, however, we are aware of no programs that have assessed outcomes associated with an evidence-based CSA prevention program among American Indian children. The purpose of the proposed study was to assess the preliminary acceptability and efficacy of IMpower, a 12-hour curriculum that teaches children how to identify their anatomy, recognize risk, say “no,” and tell others if they are being hurt. Using a non-randomized, single-arm pilot trial methodology (N = 48 4th and 5th graders), we found that some domains of children’s knowledge of CSA as well as...more |
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| Document Title: | Considerations For Pursuing Multiple Session Forensic Interviews In Child Sexual Abuse Investigations. |
| Personal Author: | Duron, Jacquelynn F.,Remko, Fiona S. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Multiple session forensic interviews (MSFI) are a useful tool in the field of child sexual abuse forensic interviewing given the complexity of disclosures and the variety of child-centered needs observed in practice. This paper focuses on the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas (CACTX) model for conducting MSFIs, illustrated by a description of the statewide training models offered to member centers and enumeration of the MSFI protocol guidelines implemented by one center. A brief history and review of the single session forensic interview (SSFI) is provided followed by considerations for MSFIs in order to establish the development of current and new practices....more |
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| Document Title: | Oklahoma Child Abuse Prevention Network Annual Program Report January 30, 2020: Appendix A. |
| Corporate Author: | Oklahoma Child Abuse Prevention Network. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This annual program report for 2019 discusses the activities and accomplishments of Oklahoma’s Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention grant. It reviews funded initiatives in the areas of: infrastructure, including the Oklahoma Partnership of School Readiness, family planning, services for women, infants, and children, and the Stars Rating System for quality child care in Oklahoma; primary prevention, including Early Head Start, pre-kindergarten programs, Educare, child guidance general services, and substance abuse services; secondary prevention programs, including the Incredible Years, the Parents as Teachers home visitation services, Children First and the Nurse Family Partnership programs, Family Expectations; Healthy Start, the MIECHV federal home visitation...more |
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| Document Title: | Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (Primary) Programs[Website]. |
| Corporate Author: | California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This website defines programs whose primary goal is to prevent child abuse and neglect from occurring for the first time in a family. These programs may educate the general public, service providers, and policymakers about the scope and problems associated with child maltreatment, the factors that lead to maltreatment, and ways to prevent it. Services may include public education campaigns, educational efforts (including parent education programs and universal efforts to educate children on safety and young adults on relationship building), support groups, and family support and strengthening programs. It notes services that may be associated with the prevention of maltreatment include...more |
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| Document Title: | What Type of Survey Research Questions Are Identified by Adults as Upsetting? A Focus on Child Maltreatment. |
| Personal Author: | Fortier, Janique.,Stewart-Tufescu, Ashley.,Salmon, Samantha.,Davila, Isabel Garces.,MacMillan, Harriet L.,Gonzalez, Andrea.,Mathews, Ben.,Struck, Shannon.,Taillieu, Tamara.,Afifi, Tracie O. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Background: Research on child maltreatment is imperative to inform evidence-based prevention and intervention efforts. Nonetheless, researchers continue to face barriers due to the perceived sensitivity and possibility of harm when asking about these experiences. While studies have started to explore reactions to participating in research on sensitive topics, there are notable limitations and fewer have focused on child maltreatment. Objective: The objective of this study was to better understand adult respondents’ identification of, and reactions to, potentially upsetting questions in the context of a well-being and experiences survey, with a focus on child maltreatment. Methods: Data were from the first wave...more |
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| Document Title: | Effects of Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect on Severity of Neglect, Behavioral and Emotional Problems, and Attachment Disorder Symptoms in Children. |
| Personal Author: | Buderer, Corinna.,Hefti, Stephanie.,Fux, Elodie.,Pérez, Tania.,Cupit Swenson, Cynthia.,Fürstenau, Ute.,Rhiner, Bruno.,Schmid, Marc. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Children who experience child abuse and neglect are at high risk for developing emotional and behavioral problems as well as attachment disorder symptoms. Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect (MST-CAN) is an evidence-based intervention for families experiencing child maltreatment. In a German-speaking environment, we aimed to investigate the effects of MST-CAN on the severity of child neglect, children’s emotional and behavioral problems, and children’s attachment disorder symptoms, comparing children in MST-CAN with children in residential care (comparison group). A total of 168 families entered MST-CAN between 2011 and 2017 in Switzerland. Effectiveness of the program in this group was compared...more |
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| Document Title: | 2020 State Public Policy Priorities. |
| Corporate Author: | Prevent Child Abuse America. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This policy paper advocates for the enactment of specific State strategies for preventing child abuse and neglect. It begins by explaining at least 1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse and/or neglect annually in the United States, and the need for a public health approach to the prevention of child abuse and neglect and policies that address the conditions and contexts in which children and families live. The paper then recommends that States prioritize children and families in both their legislative and budgetary decisions in 2020 through strategies that strengthen families and reduce child abuse and neglect. Recommendations are made...more |
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| Document Title: | Transferability of Evidence-Based Parenting Programs to Routine Implementation in Postconflict South Sudan. |
| Personal Author: | Janowski, Roselinde K.,Wessels, Inge.,Bojo, Samuel.,Monday, Felix.,Maloney, Kaitlyn.,Achut, Victoria.,Oliver, Daniel.,Lachman, Jamie M.,Cluver, Lucie.,Ward, Catherine L. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This study investigated process and outcomes of the Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) for Young Children and for Adolescents programs implemented as part of routine service delivery in postconflict settings. Methods: These group-based programs were delivered by trained facilitators to 97 caregivers (PLH for Young Children) and 108 caregiver–adolescent dyads (PLH for Adolescents) over 12 or 14 (respectively) weekly sessions. Routine monitoring data were collected by the implementing partners using standardized self-report measures. Reducing harsh discipline was specified as the primary outcome, with secondary outcomes including improvements in positive parenting and reductions in poor parental supervision and parental inefficacy. Results:...more |
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| Document Title: | Colorado Child Fatality Prevention System: 2020 Annual Legislative Report. |
| Corporate Author: | Colorado Child Fatality Prevention System State Review Team. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This report presents Colorado child fatality data, provides an overview of programmatic accomplishments for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20, and identifies specific policy recommendations to reduce child deaths in Colorado. It begins with an overview of the public health approach to child fatality prevention and an explanation of the case review methodology. Findings are then reported and indicate from 2014 to 2018, 37.4% of deaths occurring in Colorado among infants, children, and youth under age 18 were due to injury and violence; the Child Fatality Prevention System (CFPS) reviewed 225 deaths in 2018, 41 fewer than in 2017; and 32% of...more |
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| Document Title: | Associations of Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence and Parent-to-Child Aggression With Child Competence and Psychopathology Symptoms in Two Generations. |
| Personal Author: | Capaldi, Deborah M.,Tiberio, Stacey S.,Shortt, Joann W.,Low, Sabina.,Owen, Lee D. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Background: Associations of exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) and parent-to-child aggression (PCA) with child adjustment have not been examined adequately for community samples. Objective: To examine main, cumulative, and interactive associations of IPV and PCA (separately for physical and psychological aggression) with four aspects of child adjustment (i.e., externalizing and internalizing behavior; social and scholastic competence). Associations were examined between (a) G1 parent behavior and the adjustment of G2 boys (N = 203) at ages 13–14 years and (b) G2 parent behavior and the adjustment of G3 children (N = 294) at ages 4–5 and 11–12 years. Participants and setting:...more |
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| Document Title: | Geospatial Characteristics of Sex Trafficking of Juveniles and Young Adults in Milwaukee: Follow up to "Estimating the Magnitude of Sex Trafficking Risk and Victimization of Juveniles and Young Adults" City of Milwaukee January 1, 2013 Through December 31, 2016. A Supplemental Report by the Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission, Medical College of Wisconsin Institute for Health & Equity, Milwaukee Sexual Assault Review, and Milwaukee Police Department – Sensitive Crimes Division. |
| Corporate Author: | Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission. Medical College of Wisconsin Institute for Health & Equity. Milwaukee Sexual Assault Review. Milwaukee Police Department, Sensitive Crimes Division. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This supplement to a March 2018 report on the magnitude of sex trafficking risk and victimization of juveniles and young adults in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides information on geographic characteristics and potential hot spots of sex trafficking of juveniles and young adults in Milwaukee. The report begins with information on the methodology of the study for the supplement, including research questions and definitions. Statistics are then reported that indicate: 340 individuals ages 25 and under were identified in Milwaukee Police Department records as confirmed or believed to be victims of sex trafficking in Milwaukee between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2016;...more |
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| Document Title: | Health and Public Health Approach to Ending Child Abuse and Neglect (in Special Issue: 30 Years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child: Evolving Progress and Prospects for Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | Bross, Donald C.,Krugman, Richard D. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | The 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child provides an opportunity to reflect on whether the approaches to date in dealing with child abuse and neglect (CAN) have been successful. Initial responsibility in most countries to address CAN has been given to Child Protective Services Agencies. Recently, there have been calls for CPS to take a Public Health Approach in their practice. This paper discusses the potential positive and unintended problems that such a shift in approach might entail. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | OJJDP FY 2019 TTA Annual Report. |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This annual report describes the activities and accomplishments of the federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency’s (OJJDP’s) National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC) and the Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Network for Fiscal Year 2019. It begins by explaining NTTAC acts as the broker, facilitator, and coordinator of all TTA services and resources on behalf of OJJDP. OJJDP’s NTTAC directly supports the field by brokering TTA requests, managing web-based platforms such as TTA360, providing marketing and outreach support to providers, and operating sophisticated virtual learning and information-sharing platforms to support OJJDP and its TTA providers. NTTAC also operates OJJDP’s...more |
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| Document Title: | Searching For Truth: The Forensic Interviewer’s Use Of An Assessment Approach While Conducting Child Sexual Abuse Interviews. |
| Personal Author: | Duron, Jacquelynn F. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This study examined the assessment approach interviewers use while conducting interviews to assess truth as narratives are gathered in children’s disclosure statements by examining 100 forensic interviews completed at a Children’s Advocacy Center. A descriptive review was used to examine the steps engaged by interviewers as they followed a protocol and content analysis was used to identify interviewers’ questioning strategies as they assessed children’s disclosure narratives during interviews. Findings indicate that interviewers apply a protocol in order to support advancing to a phase of eliciting details in children’s narratives. Questioning strategies included using a variety of question types to progress from...more |
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| Document Title: | Individual Differences In Children’s Suggestibility: An Updated Review. |
| Personal Author: | Klemfuss, J. Zoe.,Olaguez, Alma P. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | The present review is intended as an overview of our current understanding of how children’s individual characteristics, in terms of demographic, cognitive, and psycho-social variables, may influence their susceptibility to suggestion. The goals are to revisit conceptual models of the mechanisms of suggestibility, to provide an updated practical guide for practitioners, and to make recommendations for future research. Results suggest that children with intellectual impairment and those with nascent language skills may be particularly vulnerable to suggestion. Further, memory for separate events, theory of mind, executive function, temperament, and social competence may not be related to suggestibility, whereas additional work is...more |
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| Document Title: | Residential Instability, Running Away, And Juvenile Detention Characterizes Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth Involved In Washington State’s Child Welfare System. |
| Personal Author: | Pullmann, Michael D.,Roberts, Norene.,Parker, Elizabeth M.,Mangiaracina, Kelly J.,Briner, Leslie.,Silverman, Morgan.,Becker, Jeremy R. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Background: Federal policy in 2015 expanded the definition of “child abuse” to include human trafficking. As a result, child welfare agencies are newly responsible for identifying and providing services for youth in state care who are or at-risk of commercial sexual exploitation.Objective: To describe the demographics, state-dependent living situations, and juvenile detention usage of state-dependent commercially sexually exploited youth.Participants and setting: Eighty-three state-dependent youth (89.2 % female, mean age at identification = 15.5 years, SD = 1.5, Range = 11.7–19.1 years) who were confirmed or strongly suspected of commercial sexual exploitation.Methods: Secondary analysis of lifetime administrative record data from child welfare...more |
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| Document Title: | Introduction To The Special Issue Of Child Abuse And Neglect: Global Child Trafficking And Health (Child Trafficking: Global Health Care Issues, Perspectives, and Solutions). |
| Personal Author: | Greenbaum, Jordan.,Albright, Karen.,Tsai, Carmelle. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This introduction to an issue focused on child sex trafficking explains the first section of the issue includes rigorous scientific research studies addressing child trafficking and health that advance knowledge about the factors that impact the well-being of survivors before, during, and after treatment. The second section describes specific programs serving trafficked children and contains basic information about services provided and the target population, as well as successes and challenges of program. 4 tables, 2 figures, and 68 references. |
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| Document Title: | Featured Counter-Trafficking Program: Trauma Recovery For Victims Of Sex Trafficking (Child Trafficking: Global Health Care Issues, Perspectives, and Solutions). |
| Personal Author: | Johnson, Becca C. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This invited article is one of several comprising part of a special issue of Child Abuse and Neglect focused on child trafficking and health. The purpose of each invited article is to describe a specific program serving trafficked children. Featuring these programs is intended to raise awareness of innovative counter-trafficking strategies emerging worldwide and facilitate collaboration on program development and outcomes research. This article describes a mental health program within Agape Restoration Center (ARC), a residential treatment center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Development of the mental health services program was based on a modified version of an evidence-based trauma-focused cognitive behavioral...more |
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| Document Title: | What Works to Prevent Sexual Violence Against Children: Evidence Review. |
| Personal Author: | Ligiero, Daniela.,Hart, Chrissy.,Fulu, Emma.,Thomas, Alexandra.,Radford, Lorraine. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | This report presents findings from an evidence review of what works to prevent sexual violence against children and adolescents. Building on the INSPIRE framework, which offers seven overarching strategies to prevent all forms of violence against children, the review consolidated and categorized strategies focused solely on preventing sexual violence against children. Interventions were classified as “effective,” “promising,” “prudent,” “conflicting, “harmful,” and “no effect.” The report begins with an explanation of the problem of sexual violence against children and a review of risk factors for victimization and perpetration at the individual, relationship, community, and society levels. The critical interplay of age and...more |
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| Document Title: | On The Pathway Of Hope: 2019 Signature Report. |
| Corporate Author: | Casey Family Programs. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | This report highlights the efforts and accomplishments of Casey Family Programs for 2018. It begins by explaining the beliefs of Casey Family Programs that every child deserves a safe, supportive, and permanent family, every family should have the support of a strong and caring community, every community can create hope and opportunities for its children and families, and that everyone has a role to play in building Communities of Hope. The implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act is discussed, and it is noted that under the Act, significant federal funding will be available to help States and tribes provide...more |
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| Document Title: | Trauma-Informed Care for Infant and Early Childhood Abuse (Special Issue Part I: Trauma-Informed Care: A Project of the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence Across the Lifespan (NPEIV). |
| Personal Author: | Fredrickson, Renee. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Trauma-informed care for those who experienced early childhood maltreatment is being developed to meet the needs of infant, toddler, and preschool victims of child abuse and neglect. This age group experiences a disproportionate amount of abuse, and the resultant toxic stress during this rapid developmental stage is more damaging than it is in later years. The concept of trauma-informed care in general is presented, followed by a focus on trauma care for early childhood abuse. Trauma-informed care for younger children is united by common principles and is seen as developmental, relational, sensory oriented, and evidence based in nature. Dissemination of knowledge...more |
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| Document Title: | The Impact Of RISE Up! In Promoting Positive Parenting And Safety Behaviors Of Parents With Young Children. |
| Personal Author: | Weaver, Nancy L.,Weaver, Terri L.,Loux, Travis.,Jupka, Keri A.,Lew, Daphne.,Sallee, Heidi. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | The objective of this study was to examine the extent to which a brief tailored parenting program administered in a pediatric clinic can change high-risk parenting behaviors. Parents with a child five years old or younger presenting to a University-based primary care pediatric clinic in a large Midwestern children's hospital were invited to participate in the study. Parents completed RISE UP!, which included an assessment completed on a tablet computer and then received a tailored, printed report that provided recommendations to address the personal high-risk parenting practices identified by the assessment. A follow-up assessment was completed with 125 parents (58%) about...more |
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| Document Title: | Evaluating Children With Fractures for Child Physical Abuse (Chapter 11 in Child Abuse: Overview and Evaluation). |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | This article reviews recent advances in the understanding of fracture specificity, the mechanism of fractures, and other medical diseases that predispose to fractures infants and children. It is designed to assist physicians in developing an evidence-based differential diagnosis and performing the appropriate evaluation when assessing a child with fractures. 134 references. |
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| Document Title: | Promoting The Safety Of Children And Young People With Intellectual Disability: Perspectives And Actions Of Families And Professionals. |
| Personal Author: | Robinson, Sally.,Graham, Anne. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Background Children and young people with intellectual disability experience high rates of abuse and neglect. In this Australian study, both children and young people with disability and their supporters shared their perspectives on safety and harm. This paper discusses how family members and professionals perceived and responded to priorities that had been separately identified by children and young people. Method Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six family members and ten disability support professionals working in a range of contexts. Data was coded and thematically analysed. Results Participants identified strategies that children and young people used when they felt unsafe, and tensions...more |
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| Document Title: | A Parent-focused Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program: Development, Acceptability, and Feasibility. |
| Personal Author: | Guastaferro, Kate.,Zadzora, Kathleen M.,Reader, Jonathan M.,Shanley, Jenelle.,Noll, Jennie G. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | The resultant parent-focused CSA prevention module is designed to be added onto extant evidence-based PE programs. The module, and the additive approach of the intervention, will be evaluated in a future randomized controlled trial. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Mandatory Reporting Of Child Maltreatment When Delivering Family-Based Treatment For Eating Disorders: A Framework Analysis Of Practitioner Experiences. |
| Personal Author: | Kimber, Melissa.,McTavish, Jill R.,Luo, Candice.,Couturier, Jennifer.,Dimitropoulos, Gina.,MacMillan, Harriet. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Background Increasingly, evidence-based treatment guidelines emphasize the role of parents in first-line treatment approaches for child and adolescent psychiatric disorders. Yet there are no best practice guidelines for practitioners on the identification and reporting of suspicions and disclosures of child maltreatment to child protection services (CPS) in these circumstances. This is particularly concerning given that undetected and unreported child maltreatment may exacerbate the vulnerabilities of youth with mental illness. Objective The objective of this study is to describe family-based practitioners’ experiences of reporting child emotional abuse (CEA) and child exposure to intimate partner violence (CEIPV) to CPS. Participants and Setting Data...more |
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| Document Title: | Infants and Toddlers in the Child Welfare System in Rhode Island, February 7, 2019 [Presentation Slides]. |
| Corporate Author: | Rhode Island Kids Count. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | This slideshow presentation provides information on infants and toddlers in the child welfare system in Rhode Island. Statistics indicate: very young children are more likely to experience abuse and neglect than older children; in 2018, there were 856 children under age 3 who were substantiated victims of child maltreatment in Rhode Island; nearly 1 in 4 victims of child abuse and neglect (24%) are under age 3; most maltreatment of very young children is neglect; in Rhode Island in 2018, there were 6 near fatalities of children involved in the child welfare system and/or resulting from abuse or neglect and 5...more |
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| Document Title: | Therapeutic Interventions With Child And Adolescent Survivors Of Sexual Abuse: A Critical Narrative Review. |
| Personal Author: | Narang, Javita.,Schwannauer, Matthias.,Quayle, Ethel.,Chouliara, Zoe. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | This is a narrative review of literature on therapeutic interventions with child and adolescent survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). This is a step towards investigating the existing evidence-base for the therapeutic interventions, including various approaches to therapy and modalities, practiced by professionals with child and adolescent survivors of CSA. The key objective of this review was to examine treatment outcomes, established evidence-base and gaps in extant knowledge of different therapeutic interventions documented as being practiced within this population for CSA trauma. A number of individual studies, systematic reviews and meta-analyses were identified through a wide range of databases, including appropriate...more |
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| Document Title: | Increasing Family Safety and Decreasing Parental Stress and Child's Social-Emotional Problems with Resolutions Approach: a Single-Case Experimental Design Study Protocol. |
| Personal Author: | Sepers Annemariek J. W.,van der Werff Vera.,de Roos Carlijn.,Mooren Trudy.,Maric Marija. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | The present study describes a Single-Case Experimental Design (SCED) research protocol. The outlined research is aimed at investigating the effectiveness and potential mechanisms of the Resolutions Approach (RA), a multidisciplinary intervention to stop child abuse and enhance safety in the families. Given the heterogeneity of the population and innovativeness of the topic, a SCED with a baseline period (A-phase) followed by a treatment period (B-phase) is designed. Participants will be fifteen families with children between 8 and 18 years in which specific signs of current child abuse are determined by more than one informant. The RA is a 20-session protocol implemented...more |
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| Document Title: | An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care and Practice for Eating Disorders (Special Issue Part I: Trauma-Informed Care: A Project of the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence Across the Lifespan (NPEIV). |
| Personal Author: | Brewerton, Timothy D. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | This article reviews concepts and principles of trauma-informed care and trauma-informed practice for those with eating disorders (EDs). EDs are not universally recognized to be associated with traumatic events, despite substantial research evidence indicating that individuals with EDs report very high rates of childhood maltreatment, other lifetime traumatic events, as well as adverse consequences from trauma. Using national representative samples, higher prevalence rates of PTSD and other trauma-related comorbidities have been reported in those with EDs, particularly those with bulimic symptoms (binge eating and/or purging). Evidence suggests that those prone to develop EDs appear to be especially sensitive to the effects...more |
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| Document Title: | Evaluating the Graded Care Profile 2: Comparisons with the Original Tool and Factors Affecting Uptake and Use of the Updated Tool. |
| Personal Author: | Smith, Emma.,Johnson, Robyn.,Andersson, Tove.,Belton, Emma.,Hodson, Dawn.,Kyriacou, Samantha. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Previous research on the original Graded Care Profile, widely used in assessments of child neglect, found that it helped practitioners make more objective, evidence‐based decisions where neglect was suspected. However, the tool was also criticised for being too long and not very user‐friendly. Subsequently, the tool was revised, updated and renamed the ‘Graded Care Profile 2’ (GCP2). The NSPCC supported the implementation of this tool in 65 local authorities. This article reports on an evaluation of the GCP2 conducted by the NSPCC, involving surveys and interviews with a range of participants trained to use the tool or involved in its implementation....more |
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| Document Title: | From Prevention Through To Therapy: Supporting Evidence-Informed Practice Across The Spectrum Of Child Maltreatment. |
| Personal Author: | Sidebotham, Peter. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | In a helpful review article in the British Journal of Social Work some years ago, Nevo and Slonim‐Nevo (2011) emphasised the importance of practitioners using findings from research ‘in an integrative manner, taking into consideration clinical experience and judgement, clients' preferences and values, and context of intervention’ (p. 1193). Drawing on Sackett's original definition of evidence‐based medicine (Sackett et al., 1996), we could thus define evidence‐informed practice as the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence, integrated with relevant expertise and an understanding of the context and clients' views, to guide decision‐making in relation to individual cases. Such an...more |
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| Document Title: | Increasing Family Safety and Decreasing Parental Stress and Child's Social-Emotional Problems with Resolutions Approach: a Single-Case Experimental Design Study Protocol. |
| Personal Author: | Sepers Annemariek J. W.,van der Werff Vera.,de Roos Carlijn.,Mooren Trudy.,Maric Marija. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | The present study describes a Single-Case Experimental Design (SCED) research protocol. The outlined research is aimed at investigating the effectiveness and potential mechanisms of the Resolutions Approach (RA), a multidisciplinary intervention to stop child abuse and enhance safety in the families. Given the heterogeneity of the population and innovativeness of the topic, a SCED with a baseline period (A-phase) followed by a treatment period (B-phase) is designed. Participants will be fifteen families with children between 8 and 18 years in which specific signs of current child abuse are determined by more than one informant. The RA is a 20-session protocol implemented...more |
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| Document Title: | Survivors Of Institutional Abuse In Long-Term Child Care In Scotland. |
| Personal Author: | Carr, Alan.,Nearchou, Finiki.,Duff, Hollie.,Mhaoileoin, Dearbhaile N.,Cullen, Katie.,O'Dowd, Annie.,Battigelli, Laaura. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Background The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) commissioned the research project to document the outcomes of institutional abuse in long-term child care in Scotland. Objective To profile the experiences of survivors abused in long-term child care in Scotland, and to develop a model which linked maltreatment, risk and protective factors, and outcomes. Participants and Setting 225 survivors of historical institutional abuse in Scotland, who made witness statements to SCAI. Methods Data were extracted from witness statements using a coding frame developed through a thematic analysis of a subsample of 52 statements. Results Survivors had been in care in predominantly Catholic and...more |
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| Document Title: | 2019 System Learning Review Summary Report [New Hampshire]. |
| Corporate Author: | New Hampshire. Office of the Child Advocate. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | With support from Casey Family Programs, the New Hampshire Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) engaged in consultation with Collaborative Safety, LLC who developed a Systems Learning Review (SLR) process and accompanying instrument to examine child deaths in the State. The SLR is a process to review critical incidents in a way that appreciates the complexity of multi-system influences on child welfare decision making. The SLR is a collaborative evidence-based review process grounded in safety science. This report includes consideration of all child deaths reported to the OCA from February 2018 through September 2019. In that period, the OCA received notice...more |
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| Document Title: | Using Root Cause Analysis and Occupational Safety Research to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse in Schools (Special Issue on Prevention of PreK-12 School Employee Sexual Misconduct and Abuse). |
| Personal Author: | Lundberg, Aaron.,Dangel, Richard F., |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Significant progress has been made in the past two decades understanding how child molesters gain access to children and molest them while manipulating others to not get caught. However, incidents of child sexual abuse in schools by educators, and by other children, continue. This manuscript suggests that a comprehensive solution involves two components: (1) using root cause analysis methodology to systematically identify and integrate repetitive causes; (2) to use the findings from voluminous occupational safety research focusing on low-frequency but high-intensity events. Additionally, this manuscript describes eight organizational operations and practices that may reduce the risk of sexual abuse of children...more |
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| Document Title: | National Systems of Child Protection: Understanding the International Variability and Context for Developing Policy and Practice. |
| Personal Author: | Merkel-Holguin, Lisa.,Fluke, John D.,Krugman, Richard D. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Part of a series designed to provide the current best knowledge on child maltreatment from multidisciplinary and multicultural perspectives, this volume provides a wide spectrum description analysis of the contemporary and well-established child protection systems in a range of countries. The child protection systems are discussed in Australia, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Israel, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Switzerland. The book presents a brief orientation about the public and private systems involved in protecting children in each country. Further the book identifies current key policy and implementation drivers that orient the systems of child protection, such as children’s rights, family preservation,...more |
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| Document Title: | The Potential Of Video Feedback Interventions To Improve Parent-Child Interaction Skills In Parents With Intellectual Disability. |
| Personal Author: | Hamby, Catherine M.,Lunkenheimer, Erika S.,Fisher, Philip A. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Parents with intellectual disability (ID) comprise a vulnerable population commonly in need of parenting support. Many parents with ID may struggle to engage in sensitive and responsive parent-child interactions due to cognitive, social, and economic challenges. Despite a large body of literature discussing parenting by people with ID, there is a concerning lack of evidence-based training programs targeting parent-child interaction skills in this population. As a growing number of parents with ID are referred for social and protective services, innovation is needed to support this group of parents. Video feedback (VF) interventions, in which parents view themselves engaging in positive, naturally-occurring...more |
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| Document Title: | Estimating The Probability Of Abusive Head Trauma After Abuse Evaluation. |
| Personal Author: | Hymel, Kent P.,Wang, Ming.,Chinchilli, Vernon M.,Karst, Wouter A.,Willson, Douglas F.,Dias, Mark S.,Herman, Bruce E.,Carroll, Christopher L.,Haney, Suzanne B.,Isaac, Reena. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Background Evidence-based, patient-specific estimates of abusive head trauma probability can inform physicians’ decisions to evaluate, confirm, exclude, and/or report suspected child abuse. Objective To derive a clinical prediction rule for pediatric abusive head trauma that incorporates the (positive or negative) predictive contributions of patients’ completed skeletal surveys and retinal exams. Participants and Setting 500 acutely head-injured children under three years of age hospitalized for intensive care at one of 18 sites between 2010 and 2013. Methods Secondary analysis of an existing, cross-sectional, prospective dataset, including (1) multivariable logistic regression to impute the results of abuse evaluations never ordered or completed, (2)...more |
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| Document Title: | Considerations For Expanding The Definition Of ACEs (Chapter 3 in Adverse Childhood Experiences: Using Evidence to Advance Research, Practice, Policy, and Prevention). |
| Personal Author: | Afifi, Tracie O. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | The 10 adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) assessed in the original ACE Study included physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, physical neglect, emotional neglect, violence against a mother, parental divorce, household member having problems with substances, household member having problems with mental illness, and incarceration of a household member (Dube et al., 2003; Felitti et al., 1998). Although the term ACEs has been more consistently used in the literature over the last two decades, there are still inconsistencies in what adverse experiences are included in ACEs research. The original list of 10 ACEs is not comprehensive and, therefore, some studies will include...more |
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| Document Title: | ACEs And Mental Health Outcomes (Chapter 4 in Adverse Childhood Experiences: Using Evidence to Advance Research, Practice, Policy, and Prevention). |
| Personal Author: | Sheffler, Julia L.,Stanley, Ian.,Sachs-Ericsson, Natalie. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are complex early stressors that may disrupt normal developmental processes in each area of the biopsychosocial model. Specifically, ACEs disrupt the development of adaptive emotion regulation processes via changes in psychological interpretations and beliefs, changes in the structure and function of key areas of the brain, and through the development of maladaptive coping strategies. All of these areas work independently and interactively to increase risk for the development of mental disorders. ACEs are associated with increased risk for a wide range of disorders, from mood and anxiety to psychotic and personality disorders. This chapter explores the mechanisms...more |
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| Document Title: | The Public Health Issue Of ACEs In Canada (Chapter 10 in Adverse Childhood Experiences: Using Evidence to Advance Research, Practice, Policy, and Prevention). |
| Personal Author: | Tonmyr, Lil.,Lacroix, Joanne. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | In Canada, as in the rest of the world, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are recognized as a public health issue that can have negative health, social, and financial consequences. This chapter: (1) defines ACEs as a public health issue, as exemplified by recent analyses of Canadian data, (2) discusses implications of adopting a public health approach, (3) addresses policies and strategies to prevent ACEs, with a focus on maltreatment, (4) suggests implications for policy and practice, and (5) proposes directions for future research. Despite progress in establishing a Canadian evidence base to prevent ACEs and to mitigate associated impairment, further research...more |
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| Document Title: | Current Knowledge And Future Directions For The ACEs Field (Chapter 17 in Adverse Childhood Experiences: Using Evidence to Advance Research, Practice, Policy, and Prevention). |
| Personal Author: | Afifi, Tracie O.,Asmundson, Gordon J.G. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | The adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) literature has substantially grown over the last two decades. We have learned that ACEs are related to a number of poor developmental and health outcomes as well as the continuation of violence in adulthood. Additionally, we now understand that ACEs prevention needs to be a global public health priority. Although many advances have been made in our understanding of the impact of ACEs across the lifespan, there still remain areas that require further work and innovation. This chapter identifies five critical areas for future directions to advance the ACEs field, including: (1) development and validation of...more |
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| Document Title: | Directed Acyclic Graphs: An Under-Utilized Tool for Child Maltreatment Research. |
| Personal Author: | Austin, Anna E.,Desrosiers, Tania A.,Shanahan, Meghan E. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Background: Child maltreatment research involves modeling complex relationships between multiple interrelated variables. Directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) are one tool child maltreatment researchers can use to think through relationships among the variables operative in a causal research question and to make decisions about the optimal analytic strategy to minimize potential sources of bias. Objective: The purpose of this paper is to highlight the utility of DAGs for child maltreatment research and to provide a practical resource to facilitate and support the use of DAGs in child maltreatment research. Results: We first provide an overview of DAG terminology and concepts relevant to child...more |
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| Document Title: | Preventing Infant Maltreatment with Predictive Analytics: Applying Ethical Principles to Evidence-Based Child Welfare Policy. |
| Personal Author: | Lanier Paul.,Rodriguez Maria.,Verbiest Sarah.,Bryant Katherine.,Guan Ting.,Zolotor Adam. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Infant maltreatment is a devastating social and public health problem. Birth Match is an innovative policy solution to prevent infant maltreatment that leverages existing data systems to rapidly predict future risk through linkage of birth certificate and child welfare data then initiate a child protection response. Birth Match is one example of child welfare policy that capitalizes on recent advances in computing technology, predictive analytics, and algorithmic decision making. We apply frameworks from business and computer science as a case study in ethical decision-making in child welfare policy. Current Birth Match policy applications appear to lack key aspects of transparency and...more |
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| Document Title: | Global Perspective On ACEs (Chapter 11 in Adverse Childhood Experiences: Using Evidence to Advance Research, Practice, Policy, and Prevention). |
| Personal Author: | Massetti, Greta M.,Hughes, Karen.,Mercy, James. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | A wealth of scientific data has established the substantial burden of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on health and life course outcomes well into adulthood. Although the availability of data on ACEs has been expanding, much of this research has been conducted using samples from high-income countries, primarily from the US. ACEs can and do affect all children. However, data gaps in understanding the prevalence of and outcomes associated with ACEs globally have limited the information available on ACEs across countries and contexts. Recent studies on ACEs from countries around the world have begun to shed light on methods...more |
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| Document Title: | High Betrayal Adolescent Sexual Abuse and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: The Role of Depersonalization in Emerging Adults. |
| Personal Author: | Gomez, Jennifer M. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Adolescent sexual abuse can interfere with healthy development. Sexual abuse that is perpetrated by close other(s)—high betrayal—can be additionally harmful, with sexual abuse being linked with dissociation and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). Depersonalization, a dissociative subtype characterized by disconnection between oneself and one’s body and/or thoughts, may further explain the role of dissociation in NSSI. The purpose of the current study was to: 1) isolate the impact of adolescent sexual abuse on NSSI; and 2) examine depersonalization as a pathway between high betrayal adolescent sexual abuse and NSSI. Participants (N = 192) were college students who completed online measures assessing sexual abuse,...more |
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| Document Title: | What Do We Know About the Return on Investment in Preventing Child Maltreatment? |
| Corporate Author: | Casey Family Programs. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | This brief explains delivering programs that prevent child maltreatment not only is an effective approach to protecting children and strengthening families, but also one of the most pragmatic ways to reduce the enormous financial and societal costs incurred when children are harmed. It notes that with the Family First Prevention Services Act providing States new flexibility to spend Title IV-E funds on evidence-based prevention services, this preventive approach now has an ongoing funding mechanism to support it. Information is then provided on the cost of child maltreatment and the financial benefit of prevention and early intervention services. A chart highlights findings...more |
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| Document Title: | Child Sexual Abuse In Indonesia: A Systematic Review Of Literature, Law And Policy. |
| Personal Author: | Wismayanti, Yanuar Farida.,O'Leary, Patrick.,Tilbury, Clare.,Tjoe, Yenny. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Background Like many middle-income countries, knowledge about child sexual abuse (CSA) is limited in Indonesia. The national government has stated a commitment to protect children from the worst forms of abuse, yet the sensitivity of CSA along with the complexity of culture and law, present substantial challenges. Objective This article reviews current knowledge about CSA in Indonesia, in the context of existing laws and policies that influence CSA prevention and intervention. Method A systematic review of this research was conducted in the following manner: a review of scholarly literature and grey literature in English (19 papers) and in Bahasa Indonesian (11...more |
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| Document Title: | Colorado Child Fatality Prevention System: 2019 Annual Legislative Report. |
| Corporate Author: | Colorado Child Fatality Prevention System State Review Team. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | This report presents Colorado child fatality data, provides an overview of programmatic accomplishments for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018-19, and identifies specific policy recommendations to reduce child deaths in Colorado. It begins with an overview of the public health approach to child fatality prevention and an explanation of the case review methodology. Findings are then reported and indicate that of the 3,020 deaths that occurred in Colorado from 2013 through 2017, 1,093 met the statutory mandate for Child Fatality Prevention System (CFPS) child fatality review and received a thorough case review. Suicide was the most frequent cause of death over the...more |
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| Document Title: | Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Leveraging the Best Available Evidence. |
| Corporate Author: | National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.). Division of Violence Prevention. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | This report describes Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) as potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years) such as experiencing violence, abuse, or neglect; witnessing violence in the home; and having a family member attempt or die by suicide. It explains preventing ACEs is a priority for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and provides information on how ACEs influence health and opportunity. It then notes CDC has produced Technical Packages to help communities and States prioritize prevention activities with the greatest potential for impact, and highlights strategies across the CDC Technical Packages that can prevent ACEs from happening in the...more |
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| Document Title: | Addressing Intrafamilial Child Sexual Abuse: Lessons from the Victim-Friendly Court in Marondera District, Zimbabwe. |
| Personal Author: | Musiwa Anthony Shuko. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Against the background of limited research on intrafamilial child sexual abuse responses in resource-constrained settings, this study evaluated the multisectoral response to intrafamilial child sexual abuse by the Victim-Friendly Court initiative in Marondera District, Zimbabwe. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from twenty-five professionals from the thirteen agencies implementing the Victim-Friendly Court initiative in the district. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with fifteen community-level participants comprising child survivors of intrafamilial child sexual abuse and their caregivers, plus key community child protection committee members. All participants were purposively selected. Court records of intrafamilial child sexual abuse cases handled by the Victim-Friendly...more |
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| Document Title: | Play Therapy In Residential Treatment Centers For Children. |
| Personal Author: | Agarwal, Sarah M.,Ray, Dee C. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) serve youth who have suffered extreme abuse and trauma and must reside in 24-hour facilities to receive mental health, medication, and social services. Currently, specific therapeutic interventions utilize talk therapy or cognitive therapies, which may have limited use with children due to developmental considerations, specifically children who have been through trauma that has affected their development. Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) is introduced as an evidence-based expressive therapy modality that emphasizes the child’s natural language of play as a way to support emotional and psychological healing. This article discusses limitations to residential treatment center research as well as...more |
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| Document Title: | C. Wekerle, D. A. Wolfe, J. A. Cohen, D. S. Bromberg, & L. Murray (eds), 2019: Childhood Maltreatment (2nd Edition). |
| Personal Author: | Geiger, Jennifer M. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | This is the second edition of the book, Childhood Maltreatment, which is part of the Advances in Psychotherapy—Evidence-Based Practice series offered by the publisher. The purpose of this text is to provide an overview of child maltreatment, the diagnostics and indications of, and the treatment for, child maltreatment. The book is divided into eight chapters, with the first four addressing the above mentioned overviews, followed by a case vignette, recommendations for further reading, references, and an appendix of tools and resources. The authors are well-known and recognized for their work in the field of child maltreatment and its treatment. |
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| Document Title: | Evaluation In Multiple Sites Of The Safe Babies Court Team Approach. |
| Personal Author: | Casanueva, Cecilia.,Harris, Sarah.,Carr, Christine.,Burfeind, Chelsea.,Smith, Keith. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | The Safe Babies Court Team (SBCT) approach focuses on healing the experiences of maltreatment and subsequent trauma among young children in the child welfare system. An evaluation of sites across several States found positive results and child welfare outcomes were promising when compared to national estimates or federal standards. Most children were safe, experienced only one or two placements, and along with their parents, received needed services, including evidence-based programs like Child-Parent Psychotherapy. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Families – Private and Sacred: How to Raise the Curtain and Implement Family Support from a Public Health Perspective (Chapter 9 in Re-Visioning Public Health Approaches For Protecting Children). (Child Maltreatment: Contemporary Issues In Research And Policy, Volume 9). |
| Personal Author: | Higgins, Daryl. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Internationally, best practice in child abuse prevention is grounded in a public health approach – identifying risk factors (such as parental substance misuse, mental health problems, or family violence), and putting in place wide-reaching strategies to reduce the ‘burden of disease’ by altering the risk profile of the entire population (not just sub-groups identified as ‘at risk’). Families can play a crucial role in protecting children by providing a safe and supportive environment. Although family life and parenting activities are often framed as ‘private’ and ‘sacred’, and there is reluctance to tell parents what they should do (or for parents to...more |
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| Document Title: | ACEs & Childhood Trauma: Pediatric Opportunities. Presentation. April 7, 2019. |
| Personal Author: | Goldfinger, Jonathan. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | This slide presentation explains the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and childhood trauma and the role pediatricians can play in identifying and treating childhood trauma. It begins by identifying the original ACEs: physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, physical or emotional neglect, mental illness of parents, incarcerated relatives, divorce, mother was treated violently, and substance abuse. Additional adversities that have been identified using the PEARLS tool are then reviewed. Following slides discuss the prevalence ACEs in different racial groups, the cost of inaction to address ACEs in childhood, risk factors for children who experience 4 or more ACEs, clinical symptoms associated...more |
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| Document Title: | What Works to Prevent Sexual Violence Against Children: Executive Summary. |
| Personal Author: | Ligiero, Daniela.,Hart, Chrissy.,Fulu, Emma.,Thomas, Alexandra.,Radford, Lorraine. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | This executive summary discusses the findings from an evidence review of what works to prevent sexual violence against children and adolescents. Building on the INSPIRE framework, which offers seven overarching strategies to prevent all forms of violence against children, the report consolidated and categorized strategies focused solely on preventing sexual violence against children. Interventions were classified as “effective,” “promising,” “prudent,” “conflicting, “harmful,” and “no effect.” The summary begins with an explanation of the problem of sexual violence against children and a review of risk factors for victimization and perpetration at the individual, relationship, community, and society levels. The critical interplay of...more |
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| Document Title: | Colorado Child Fatality Prevention System: 2019 Annual Legislative Report. Abbreviated Version. |
| Corporate Author: | Colorado Child Fatality Prevention System State Review Team. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | This abbreviated report presents Colorado child fatality data, provides an overview of programmatic accomplishments for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018-19, and identifies specific policy recommendations to reduce child deaths in Colorado. It begins with an overview of the public health approach to child fatality prevention and an explanation of the case review methodology. Findings are then reported and indicate that of the 3,020 deaths that occurred in Colorado from 2013 through 2017, 1,093 met the statutory mandate for Child Fatality Prevention System (CFPS) child fatality review and received a thorough case review. Suicide was the most frequent cause of death over...more |
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| Document Title: | Using an Injury Prevention Model to Inform a Public Health Approach to Child Protection (Chapter 6 in Re-Visioning Public Health Approaches For Protecting Children). (Child Maltreatment: Contemporary Issues In Research And Policy, Volume 9). |
| Personal Author: | Runyan, Desmond K. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | In this chapter, we draw on the epidemiology of child abuse to make the case for the importance of taking a public health approach to the problem. From there, we describe the elements of a public health approach and apply them to the prevention of child abuse and neglect, distinguishing the public health perspectives from those of other disciplines. This includes focusing on key elements of a public health approach in general, including population level interventions, primary prevention, and attention to underlying disparities and social determinants of health problems and relying on evidence-based practice. More specifically, we introduce concepts and models...more |
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| Document Title: | A Scoping Review Of Evidence-Based Interventions Available To Parents Of Maltreated Children Ages 0-5 Involved With Child Welfare Services. |
| Personal Author: | Landers, Ashley L.,McLuckie, Alan.,Cann, Robin.,Shapiro, Valerie.,MacLaurin, Bruce.,Trocmé, Nico.,Saini, Michael.,Carrey, Normand J.,Visintini, Sarah. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Parents referred to child welfare services for child maltreatment often struggle against chronic risk factors including violence, substance abuse, mental health concerns, and poverty, which impinge upon their ability to be sensitive caregivers. The first line of intervention within the child welfare context is to modify parenting behavior. This scoping review comprehensively surveyed all available literature to map the extent and range of research activity around the types of interventions available within a child welfare context to parents of infants and toddlers (0–5 years of age), to identify the facilitators and/or barriers to the uptake of interventions, and to check that...more |
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| Document Title: | Opportunities and Challenges in Screening for Childhood Sexual Abuse. |
| Personal Author: | Sekhar, Deepa L.,Kraschnewski, Jennifer L.,Stuckey, Heather L.,Witt, Pamela D.,Francis, Erica B.,Moore, Ginger A.,Morgan, Paul L.,Noll, Jennie G. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Retrospective studies suggest 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will experience sexual abuse before 18 years of age, resulting in future morbidity. Successful interventions exist, however, victims are reluctant to disclose. Screening for childhood sexual abuse (CSA) may provide an opportunity to overcome this barrier, yet no current model for universal CSA screening exists. We sought to understand the perspective of key stakeholders on CSA screening through qualitative research. Eight focus groups of 7–10 participants each (n = 62) were conducted from April-September 2016. Stakeholders included school nurses, school teachers, counselors and administrators, pediatric providers, and parents. The...more |
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| Document Title: | INSPIRE Indicator Guidance and Results Framework: Ending Violence Against Children: How to Define and Measure Change. |
| Personal Author: | Bott, Sarah.,Sommarin, Clara., |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This report explains that in 2016, 10 global agencies collaborated to produce “INSPIRE: Seven Strategies For Ending Violence Against Children”, a set of evidence-based strategies for preventing and responding to violence against children, together with the launch of the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children. The INSPIRE package responded to growing recognition among the international community that violence against children is a global public health and human rights issue that requires urgent attention from governments, donors, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and local communities. The report then present a framework for helping governments and non-governmental organizations monitor progress and track change...more |
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| Document Title: | Improving Emergency Department Care for Pediatric Victims of Sexual Abuse. |
| Personal Author: | Hoehn, Erin F.,Overmann, Kevin M.,Fananapazir, Nafeh.,Simonton, Kirsten.,Makoroff, Kathi L.,Bennett, Berkeley L.,Duma, Elena M.,Kurowski, Elieen Murtagh. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Evidence-based medical care of sexual abuse victims who present to the pediatric emergency department (PED) is necessary to facilitate forensic evidence collection and prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Adherence to testing and treatment guidelines remains low in PEDs, despite recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We aimed to increase the proportion of patient encounters at a PED for reported sexual abuse that receive algorithm-adherent care from 57% to 90% within 12 months. METHODS: Our team of PED and child abuse pediatricians outlined our theory for improvement, and multiple plan-do-study-act cycles...more |
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| Document Title: | Continuing Conversations About Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Screening: A Public Health Perspective. |
| Personal Author: | Dube, Shanta R. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Currently, in the U.S. and worldwide, childhood trauma is a public health crisis. Childhood adversities, such as abuse, neglect, and related household stressors, are common, interrelated and contribute to multiple adverse social, behavioral and health outcomes throughout the lifespan. The present article provides further discussion regarding adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) screening in healthcare utilizing the etic and emic perspectives. Screening in the healthcare system leans toward the etic view: objective observations of symptoms, which may then lead to intervention delivery. Whereas the emic view provides the subjective perspective as experienced by participants of a system, culture, or common group. Finkelhor’s argument...more |
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| Document Title: | Perspectives from Community-Based Organizational Managers on Implementing and Sustaining Evidence-Based Interventions in Child Welfare. |
| Personal Author: | Willging, Cathleen E.,Gunderson, Lara.,Green, Amy E.,Jaramillo, Elise Trott.,Garrison, Laura.,Ehrhart, Mark G.,Aarons, Gregory A. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | The managers of community-based organizations that are contracted to deliver publicly funded programs, such as in the child welfare sector, occupy a crucial role in the implementation and sustainment of evidence-based interventions to improve the effectiveness of services, as they exert influence across levels of stakeholders in multitiered systems. This study utilized qualitative interviews to examine the perspectives and experiences of managers in implementing SafeCare®, an evidence-based intervention to reduce child maltreatment. Factors influencing managers’ abilities to support SafeCare® included policy and ideological trends, characteristics of leadership in systems and organizations, public–private partnerships, procurement and contracting, collaboration and coopetition, and support...more |
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| Document Title: | Perspectives On The Implementation Of An Evidence-Based Neglect Program Within Child Welfare. |
| Personal Author: | Weegar, Kelly.,Moorman, Jessie,Stenason, Lauren. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | In child welfare in Ontario (Canada), neglect is a major concern due to high incidence rates compared with other maltreatment types. This qualitative study examines child welfare service directors' and providers' experiences with implementing the SafeCare® program, an evidence-based intervention that is aimed toward the prevention of child neglect. Service directors (n = 9) and providers (n = 15) were recruited from six Ontario child welfare agencies that had been delivering SafeCare for 1.5 years. Data were gathered using semi-structured focus groups which asked about reasons for adopting SafeCare, positive experiences and challenges with implementation, and SafeCare's sustainability within agencies. Overall,...more |
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| Document Title: | Mobilizing Agencies for Incidence Surveys on Child Maltreatment: Successful Participation in Switzerland and Lessons Learned. |
| Personal Author: | Jud, Andreas.,Kosirnik, Céline.,Mitrovic, Tanja.,Ben Salah, Hakim.,Fux, Etienne.,Koehler, Jana.,Portmann, Rahel.,Knüsel, René. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | The Optimus Study invested in a continuous collaborative effort between research and practice to develop a data collection for the first national study on the incidence of agency responses to all forms of child maltreatment in Switzerland. An innovative approach of utilizing individual agencies’ standardized data reduced work burden for participation respectably: any arbitrary excerpt of data on new cases between September 1 and November 30, 2016, could be uploaded to a secured web-based data integration platform. It was then mapped automatically to fit the study’s definitions and operationalizations. 1 tables and 24 references. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and Emerging Adult Sexual Minority Men: Implications for Assessment and Treatment of Childhood Sexual Abuse. |
| Personal Author: | Boroughs, Michael S.,Ehlinger, Peter P.,Batchelder, Abigail W.,Safren, Steven A.,O'Cleirigh, Conall. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Emerging adulthood (EA) is a developmental period marked by unique challenges that affect health including burgeoning occupational, relational, and financial stability; and increased risk taking in terms of sexual behavior(s) and substance use. Data were collected from 296 HIV-uninfected sexual minority men with childhood sexual abuse (CSA) histories. We analyzed baseline assessment data from a multisite randomized controlled trial that tested the efficaciousness of an experimental psychosocial treatment and examined vulnerabilities known to be linked with CSA. Our analyses compared EA sexual minority men, aged 18-29, with older sexual minority men (OSMM) on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health...more |
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| Document Title: | AF-CBT For Families Experiencing Physical Aggression Or Abuse Served By The Mental Health Or Child Welfare System: An Effectiveness Trial. |
| Personal Author: | Kolko, David J.,Herschell, Amy D.,Baumann, Barbara L.,Hart, Jonathan A., |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | The Partnerships for Families project is a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT), an evidence-based treatment (EBT) for families who are at risk of or have histories of child physical abuse. Across 10 agencies whose programs were supported by referrals from the mental health or child welfare system, individual providers were randomized to receive AF-CBT training ( n = 90) in a 6-month learning community or treatment as usual (TAU; n = 92) which provided trainings per agency routine. We recruited families served by providers in the AF-CBT ( n =...more |
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| Document Title: | Common Components of Evidence-Based Parenting Programs for Preventing Maltreatment of School-Age Children. |
| Personal Author: | Temcheff, Caroline E.,Letarte, Marie-Josée.,Boutin, Stéphanie.,Marcil, Katherine. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Child maltreatment can lead to a variety of negative outcomes in childhood including physical and mental health problems that can extend into adulthood. Given the transactional nature of child maltreatment and the difficulties that many maltreating families experience, child protection services typically offer various kinds of programs to maltreated children, their parents, and/or their families. Although the specific difficulties experienced by these families may vary, sub-optimal parenting practices are typically part of the picture and may play a central role in maltreated children’s development. Hence, to deal with child maltreatment, programs that focus on parenting practices are essential, and identifying the...more |
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| Document Title: | Preventing Human Trafficking Using Data-Driven Community-Based Strategies. |
| Personal Author: | Long, Elizabeth.,Reid, Joan.,McLeigh, Jill.,Stoklosa, Hanni.,Felix, Erika.,Scott, Taylor. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This brief explains human trafficking policies are needed to promote comprehensive primary prevention efforts that address known risk factors for victimization using multi-tiered strategies. It explains trafficking vulnerabilities occur at the individual, family/neighborhood, and societal levels, and presents a chart of risk factors in each level. Recommendations for coordinated primary prevention efforts by local task forces are made, as well as successful primary prevention strategies that address violence and crime prevention, housing and urban development, businesses, healthcare, and schools and child welfare services. 48 references. |
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| Document Title: | Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Of Tuning Relationships With Music: Intervention For Parents With A Trauma History And Their Adolescent. |
| Personal Author: | Colegrove, Vivienne M.,Havighurst, Sophie S.,Kehoe, Christiane E.,Jacobsen, Stine L. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | For parents who have experienced childhood interpersonal trauma, the challenges of parenting an adolescent may trigger memories of abuse, intensifying conflict, resulting in negative cycles of relating and poorer responsiveness to emotions when parenting. This study examined whether Tuning Relationships with Music, a dyadic therapy for parents and adolescents, increased responsive parent-adolescent interactions and parent emotion coaching whilst reducing conflict and adolescent mental health difficulties. Twenty-six parent-adolescent dyads were recruited if parents had a trauma history and the dyad were currently having high levels of conflict. Dyads were randomly allocated into intervention or wait-list control and completed questionnaires and observation assessments...more |
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| Document Title: | The Utility Of Twitter As A Tool For Increasing Reach Of Research On Sexual Violence. |
| Personal Author: | Wekerle, Christine.,Vakili, Negar.,Stewart, Sherry H.,Black, Tara. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Researchers in violence prevention areas seek to disseminate work for impact to practice and policy. Knowledge transfer, exchange, and mobilization are common terms for research knowledge utilization where public communication platforms are playing an increasing role, having unique capacity to connect stakeholders in advocacy and lived experience, academia, non-governmental organizations, government-supported organizations, such as child welfare, and research funding bodies. Social networking platforms provide a communication intervention opportunity to test the effectiveness of the research reach. A Canadian Institutes of Health Research- funded team grant in boys’ and men’s health, focusing on sexual violence (SV) victimization, health, and resilience undertook an...more |
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| Document Title: | A Family-Centered Program To Break The Cycle Of Addiction. |
| Personal Author: | Tisch, Rosemary.,Sparks, Shirley N. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Celebrating Families!™ (CF!) is a manualized family-centered program focused on the goal of breaking the cycle of generational substance use disorders (SUDs). It is one of the few evidence-based family-focused practices listed on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices. Compared to another evidence-based program, Strengthening Families, CF! showed significant impact on family organization, positive parenting, parent involvement, and alcohol and drug use reduction. CF! is shown to be successful in unifying families from family dependency courts and as a prevention program for SUDs when offered by community social service agencies. A preliminary efficacy...more |
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| Document Title: | Understanding and Preventing Child Deaths in Tennessee: 2018 Child Fatality Annual Report. |
| Corporate Author: | Tennessee. Department of Health. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This report discusses the findings of Tennessee’s review of 854 child fatalities in 2016. Findings indicate: there were 966 child deaths in Tennessee in 2016; the overall child mortality rate in 2013 was 58.6/100,000, while the 2016 rate was 64.7/100,000, a significant increase; a total number of 597 deaths occurred in children under age 1 year and the overall 2016 infant mortality rate for Tennessee was 7.4/1,000 live births; the mortality rate among black children in 2016 was nearly 1.8 times that of white children; the number of deaths due to external causes increased while the number of deaths due to...more |
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| Document Title: | Implementation and Evaluation of the Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) in a Community Setting in the Context of Childhood Sexual Abuse. |
| Personal Author: | MacIntosh, Heather B.,Cloitre, Marylene.,Kortis, Kerrie.,Peck, Alison.,Weiss, Brandon J. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Purpose: The objective of this article is to describe the implementation of the Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR), a manualized, evidence-based cognitive behavioral group treatment for childhood trauma at Cedar Centre, a community-based trauma treatment center, and describe the preliminary evaluation of the effectiveness of the treatment. Method: Pre- and postmeasurements of emotion regulation, interpersonal problems, and traumatic stress symptoms using psychometrically validated instruments were collected. Outcomes were assessed for 85 individuals who experienced childhood sexual abuse and participated in the first cycles of intervention at the center. Results: Results indicated significant reductions in difficulties in emotion regulation,...more |
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| Document Title: | A White Paper on America's Family Values: The Facts About Child Maltreatment and the Child Welfare Financing System. |
| Personal Author: | Fellmeth, Robert C. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This white paper identifies shortcomings in the current federal child welfare financing system, and recommends changes for improvement. It calls for a funding system that allows effective implementation of child welfare laws by government at the State and federal levels. It also recommends required longitudinal independent studies of each major program receiving federal funds and a specified appropriation for that purpose. The paper begins by reviewing reasons for child maltreatment, including cultural denigration of initial adult commitment to children, child poverty, alcohol and drug addiction, lack of basic parenting information, and a political focus on adults rights. The essential elements of...more |
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| Document Title: | INSPIRE Handbook: Action Implementing the Seven Strategies for Ending Violence Against Children. |
| Corporate Author: | World Health Organization. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This handbook explains that in 2016, 10 global agencies collaborated to produce “INSPIRE: Seven Strategies For Ending Violence Against Children”, the first-ever global technical package for preventing and responding to violence against children. The INSPIRE package is anchored by the recognition in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) that all children have the right to be free from all forms of violence, and sets out evidence that clearly shows that preventing violence against children is critical to ensuring sound neurological development, enhancing early childhood development, interrupting the intergenerational cycle of violence, reducing crime, and laying the...more |
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| Document Title: | Safecare In Israel: The Challenges Of Implementing An Evidence-Based Program. |
| Personal Author: | Oppenheim-Weller, Shani.,Zeira, Anat. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Evidence-based intervention programs which are aimed at preventing child maltreatment are being implemented in diverse cultures and contexts. Implementing a program in a different context than the one for which it was developed can potentially affect fidelity, hence implementation should be conducted cautiously. One such widely implemented program is SafeCare®, a home-based parent support intervention for children ages 5 and younger. SafeCare® has been effective for families reported for or at-risk for child maltreatment. It utilizes three modules (trained skills). In this study we explore the implementation process of SafeCare® in Israel. We suggest that there are two types of possible...more |
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| Document Title: | “I Am More Than My Past”: Parents' Attitudes And Perceptions Of The Positive Parenting Program In Child Welfare. |
| Personal Author: | Garcia, Antonio R.,DeNard, Christina.,Ohene, Serena.,Morones, Seth M.,Connaughton, Clare. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Child welfare workers are challenged on a daily basis to achieve the goals of promoting child safety, permanency, and well-being. To achieve these goals, system leaders in two child welfare agencies in a large-Mid-Atlantic City received external funding to implement the Positive Parenting Program (TripleP), an evidence-supported parenting intervention (ESPI). While contextual and organizational barriers have been illuminated among clinicians and child welfare workers and leaders, less is known about the attitudes and perceptions of ESPIs among parents involved in the child welfare system. Thirty-five parents who graduated from or who were near completing Triple-P participated in one of four focus...more |
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| Document Title: | The Good Coach: Implementation and Sustainment Factors That Affect Coaching as Evidence-Based Intervention Fidelity Support. |
| Personal Author: | Gunderson, Lara M.,Willginga, Cathleen E.,Trott Jaramilloa, Elise M.,Green, Amy E.,Fettes, Danielle L.,Hect, Debra B.,Aarons, Gregory A. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Purpose: Evidence-based interventions (EBIs) for human services unfold within complicated social and organizational circumstances and are influenced by the attitudes and behaviors of diverse stakeholders situated within these environments. Coaching is commonly regarded as an effective strategy to support service providers in delivering EBIs and attaining high levels of fidelity over time. The purpose of this paper is to address a lacuna in research examining the factors influencing coaching, an important EBI support component.Methodology: The authors use the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment framework to consider inner- and outer-context factors that affect coaching over time. This case study of coaching draws...more |
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| Document Title: | Implementation and Evaluation of the Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) in a Community Setting in the Context of Childhood Sexual Abuse. |
| Personal Author: | MacIntosh, Heather B.,Cloitre, Marylene.,Kortis, Kerrie.,Peck, Alison.,Weiss, Brandon J. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Purpose: The objective of this article is to describe the implementation of the Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR), a manualized, evidence-based cognitive behavioral group treatment for childhood trauma at Cedar Centre, a community-based trauma treatment center, and describe the preliminary evaluation of the effectiveness of the treatment. Method: Pre- and postmeasurements of emotion regulation, interpersonal problems, and traumatic stress symptoms using psychometrically validated instruments were collected. Outcomes were assessed for 85 individuals who experienced childhood sexual abuse and participated in the first cycles of intervention at the center. Results: Results indicated significant reductions in difficulties in emotion regulation,...more |
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| Document Title: | Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment: An Evidence Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. |
| Corporate Author: | RTI International. Research Triangle Institute-University of North Carolina Evidence-Based Practice Center. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This federally funded report summarizes the evidence on the benefits and harms of interventions to prevent child maltreatment and identifies key gaps in the scientific literature. The investigators, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) members, and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Medical Officers developed the scope, key questions, and analytic framework that guided the literature search and review. The study investigated whether primary care feasible or referable interventions to prevent child maltreatment reduce exposure to abuse or neglect, improve behavioral, emotional, physical, or mental well- being, or reduce mortality among children and adolescents without obvious signs or symptoms of...more |
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| Document Title: | Study Protocol: A Community-Based Parent-Support Programme to Prevent Child Maltreatment: Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial [Version 2; Referees: 1 Approved, 1 Approved With Reservations]. |
| Personal Author: | Furlong, Mairead.,Stokes, Ann.,McGilloway, Sinead.,Hickey, Grainne.,Leckey , Yvonne.,Bywater, Tracey.,O’Neill, Ciaran.,Cardwell, Chris.,Taylor, Brian.,Donnelly, Michael. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | The prevention of child abuse and neglect is a global public health priority due to its serious, long-lasting effects on personal, social, and economic outcomes. The Children At Risk Model (ChARM) is a wraparound-inspired intervention that coordinates evidence-based parenting- and home-visiting programmes, along with community-based supports, in order to address the multiple and complex needs of families at risk of child abuse or neglect. This paper presents the protocol for a study that will be carried out to evaluate this new service model (i.e. no results available as yet). The study comprises a multi-centre, randomised controlled trial, with embedded economic and...more |
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| Document Title: | Social Work, Poverty, And Child Welfare Interventions. |
| Personal Author: | Morris, Kate.,Mason, Will.,Bywaters, Paul.,Featherstone, Brad.,Daniel, Brigid.,Brady Geraldine.,Bunting, Lisa.,Hooper Jade.,Mirza, Nughmana.,Scourfield, Jonathan. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | The relationship between children's material circumstances and child abuse and neglect raises a series of questions for policy, practice, and practitioners. Children and families in poverty are significantly more likely to be the subject of state intervention. This article, based on a unique mixed‐methods study of social work interventions and the influence of poverty, highlights a narrative from practitioners that argues that, as many poor families do not harm their children, it is stigmatizing to discuss a link between poverty and child abuse and neglect. The data reveal that poverty has become invisible in practice, in part justified by avoiding stigma...more |
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| Document Title: | Interventions that Foster Healing Among Sexually Exploited Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review. |
| Personal Author: | Moynihan, Melissa.,Pitcher, Claire.,Saewyc, Elizabeth. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Sexual exploitation of children and adolescents is a pressing, yet largely under-recognized form of child abuse. The goals of this review were to identify interventions that have been implemented with sexually exploited children and adolescents and to better understand their effectiveness for fostering healing with this population. Our systematic search generated 4,358 publications of which 21 met our inclusion criteria. Based on their objectives and delivery, we organized the interventions into five categories: (a) focused health and/or social services, (b) intensive case management models, (c) psychoeducational therapy groups, (d) residential programs, and (e) other. Most programs were gender-specific, targeting girls and...more |
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| Document Title: | Child Abuse Prevention (Chapter 11 in Child Welfare: An Integrative Perspective). |
| Personal Author: | Lewandowski, Cathleen A. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This chapter examines strategies and programs designed to prevent child abuse and neglect, identifying strengths and limitations of preventive efforts to date. It focuses on primary and second prevention and describes evidence-based strategies for physical abuse and neglect, followed by a description of programs designed to prevent sexual abuse. Home-based family prevention programs, school- and clinic-based prevention programs, and community-based child maltreatment prevention are addressed. Discussion questions are included. 34 references. |
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| Document Title: | Anna, Age Eight: The Data-Driven Prevention Of Childhood Trauma And Maltreatment. |
| Personal Author: | Courtney, Katherine Ortega.,Cappello, Dominic. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This book uses the fictional case of eight-year-old Anna and her deeply troubled mother Cassandra, to explore childhood trauma and how data can be used to keep children safe and prevent child maltreatment. Following an introduction, Chapter 2 discusses the epidemic of childhood trauma, findings from the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACE Study), and the lack of comprehensive strategies at a federal or State level to reduce ACEs. Chapter 3 examines findings from the ACE study and statewide surveys, and Chapter 4 discusses the root causes of childhood trauma. Causes include: a long history of violence, mental illness, poverty, substance abuse,...more |
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| Document Title: | The Economic Burden Of Child Maltreatment In The United States, 2015. |
| Personal Author: | Peterson, Cora.,Florence, Curtis.,Klevens, Joanne. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Child maltreatment incurs a high lifetime cost per victim and creates a substantial US population economic burden. This study aimed to use the most recent data and recommended methods to update previous (2008) estimates of 1) the per-victim lifetime cost, and 2) the annual US population economic burden of child maltreatment. Three ways to update the previous estimates were identified: 1) apply value per statistical life methodology to value child maltreatment mortality, 2) apply monetized quality-adjusted life years methodology to value child maltreatment morbidity, and 3) apply updated estimates of the exposed population. As with the previous estimates, the updated estimates...more |
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| Document Title: | Center for Native Child and Family Resilience: Literature Review. |
| Personal Author: | Braithwaite, Jeremy.,Burstein, Matt.,Fisher, Emily.,Lindecamp, Robert.,Martinez, Art.,Roberson-Wing, Tashia.,Shoulders, Roshanda.,Ulrich, Sonja.,Vender, Jeff. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This report presents the findings of a literature review that sought to identify practices that have been used in Tribal communities to confront and solve child maltreatment, with an emphasis on Tribally owned and internally developed practices, practices that have undergone a transformative process of cultural adaptation, and evidence-based practices that show promise for cultural adaptation. It begins by discussing the prevalence of child abuse and neglect in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) families, and noting legal and social services infrastructures that regularly use culturally incongruent prevention efforts and interventions to address child maltreatment. Following sections explain how the literature review was...more |
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| Document Title: | Common Components Of Evidence-Informed Home Visitation Programs For The Prevention Of Child Maltreatment. |
| Personal Author: | Kaye, Miranda P.,Faber, Aubrey.,Davenport, Katie E.,Perkins, Daniel F. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Common components analysis (CCA) may be an efficient method to identify specific program components related to the prevention of child maltreatment. We used adapted CCA to examine home visiting programs designed to reduce or prevent child maltreatment and identify which program components are most likely to contribute to the prevention of child maltreatment. To carry out this process, manualized home-visiting programs were first identified through web-based program repositories. Then, program characteristics and components (i.e., sustainability, service delivery, and program content) were coded. Common components across these coding categories were identified and compared in programs with supporting research evidence and programs without...more |
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| Document Title: | Colorado Child Fatality Prevention System: 2018 Annual Legislative Report. |
| Corporate Author: | Colorado Child Fatality Prevention System State Review Team. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This report presents Colorado child fatality data, provides an overview of programmatic accomplishments for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18, and identifies specific policy recommendations to reduce child deaths in Colorado. It begins with an overview of the public health approach to child fatality prevention and an explanation of the case review methodology. Findings are then reported and indicate that of the 2,946 deaths that occurred in Colorado from 2012 through 2016, 1,011 met the statutory mandate for Child Fatality Prevention System (CFPS) child fatality review and received a thorough case review. Between 2012 and 2016, sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) was...more |
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| Document Title: | Technical Packages for Violence Prevention: Using Evidence-Based Strategies in Your Violence Prevention Efforts [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.). Division of Violence Prevention. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This webpage provides links to technical packages to help States and communities take advantage of the best evidence to prevent violence. It is explained a technical package is a collection of strategies that represent the best available evidence to prevent or reduce public health problems like violence and are designed to help improve the health and well-being of communities. It notes a technical package has three parts: the strategy lays out the direction or actions to achieve the goal of preventing violence, the approach includes the specific ways to advance the strategy, and the evidence for each of the approaches in...more |
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| Document Title: | Evaluating Implementation Strategies In A Community Model To Facilitate Early Identification And Treatment Of Developmental And Social-Emotional Problems In Young Children In Out-Of-Home Placement. |
| Personal Author: | Brookman-Frazee, Lauren.,Turner, Shelley.,Gordon, Jeanne.,Myers, Roseann.,Gist, Kristin.,Dickson, Kelsey S.,Meza, Marisol.,, |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Young children who have been removed from their homes and placed in the child welfare system due to abuse and neglect are at high risk for a variety of developmental and social-emotional problems. Research and policies highlight the importance of coordinated efforts to identify early developmental and social-emotional needs and actively link children with needs to recommended services for this high risk population. These efforts often require service systems and programs to employ multiple implementation strategies. Characterizing implementation from these community-driven implementation efforts has the potential to generate generalizable knowledge about the utility, relevance and effectiveness of specific strategies used to...more |
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| Document Title: | Caregivers' Perspectives On The Safecare® Programme: Implementing An Evidence‐Based Intervention For Child Neglect. |
| Personal Author: | Gallitto, Elena.,Romano, Elisa.,Drolet, Marie. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This qualitative study examined caregivers' experiences with SafeCare®, an evidence‐based programme that focuses on child neglect through modules on health, safety, and parenting. Shortly after completing SafeCare, 30 caregivers participated in a semi‐structured interview about their experiences with the programme. Overall, caregivers indicated that the programme helped with improvements in their parenting skills. Among the factors that contributed to a positive experience were the simplicity of language, the skills‐based approach, and the quality of the relationship with the SafeCare provider. Caregivers also noted several factors that made it difficult to fully benefit from the programme, including financial constraints, removal of their...more |
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| Document Title: | Child Maltreatment in Insular & Isolated Communities. |
| Corporate Author: | Child Welfare League of America. Field Center for Social Policy. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | The essay collection, Child Maltreatment in Insular & Isolated Communities, tackles the issue of underrepresentation of groups or communities who infrequently come into contact with the child welfare system. Often, individuals, groups, and communities that may experience maltreatment remain unknown, isolated, and insular to researchers and policy-makers alike. Who comprises these groups? Do they remain insulated because child maltreatment occurs less infrequently? And if so, what protective factors or evidence-informed strategies decrease child maltreatment in these communities? Alternatively, if abuse is prevalent in some insular communities, why is it not being detected or reported to child welfare agencies? This essay collection...more |
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| Document Title: | Anna, Age Eight: The Data-Driven Prevention of Childhood Trauma and Maltreatment. |
| Personal Author: | Courtney, Katherine Ortega.,Cappello, Dominic. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This book explains the need to use data to prevent childhood trauma and maltreatment and uses the case study of a fictional 8-year-old who was removed from her abusive mother and then returned and killed to illustrate how data can save the lives of children. It discusses the lack of software for social workers to do their jobs properly and to provide a comprehensive and intuitive picture of all the component parts that could help assess, plan, act, and evaluate services. Chapter 1 reviews statistics on child fatalities and Chapter 2 explores the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the...more |
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| Document Title: | Caregiver Report Of Child Symptoms Predicts Attrition In Abuse-Specific Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. |
| Personal Author: | Tebbett, Alison A.,Brown, Elissa J.,Chaplin, William F. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | A common critique of empirically supported treatments for abuse-related psychopathology is attrition during critical phases of therapy (i.e., exposure). The goal of this study was to examine whether child and caregiver symptoms were predictive of attrition among families in abuse-specific cognitive–behavioral therapies (CBTs). Children (N = 104) and their caregivers completed baseline assessments of internalizing symptoms, externalizing problems, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and were enrolled in abuse-specific CBTs. Logistic regressions were conducted with baseline symptoms as predictor variables and treatment status (attrition vs. completion) as the criterion variable. Caregiver report of child internalizing symptoms showed the predicted quadratic relation to...more |
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| Document Title: | Braiding Two Evidence-Based Programs for Families At-Risk: Results of a Cluster Randomized Trial. |
| Personal Author: | Guastaferro, Kate.,Lai, Betty S.,Miller, Katy.,Shanley Chatham, Jenelle.,Whitaker, Daniel J.,Self-Brown, Shannon.,Kemner, Allison.,Lutzker, John R. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Child maltreatment is a significant public health problem best addressed through evidence-based parent-support programs. There is a wide range of programs with different strengths offering a variety of options for families. Choosing one single evidence-based program often limits the range of services available to meet the unique needs of families. This paper presents findings from a study to examine the systematic braiding of two evidence-based programs, Parents as Teachers and SafeCare at Home (PATSCH), with the goal to provide a more robust intervention for higher risk families. A cluster randomized effectiveness trial was conducted to examine if PATSCH improved parenting behaviors...more |
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| Document Title: | A Randomized Trial of Home Visitation for CPS-Involved Families: The Moderating Impact of Maternal Depression and CPS History. |
| Personal Author: | Jonson-Reid, Melissa.,Drake, Brett.,Constantino, John N.,Tandon, Mini.,Pons, Laura.,Kohl, Patricia.,Roesch, Scott.,Wideman, Ellie.,Dunnigan, Allison.,Auslander, Wendy. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Home visitation (HV) interventions may hold promise to improve parenting and prevent child maltreatment recidivism in families reported to child protective services (CPS) with young children, but this has rarely been studied. Findings are presented from an 18-month randomized controlled trial in which intact families (N = 122) with at least one CPS report were provided with a facilitated connection to a paraprofessional evidence-based HV program or usual care services from child protection. Results are reported for changes in maternal stress, depression, and social support outcomes and repeat reports to CPS. No significant changes were found in maternal outcomes by group....more |
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| Document Title: | Process Evaluation of a Parenting Program for Low-Income Families in South Africa. |
| Personal Author: | Lachman, Jamie M.,Kelly, Jane.,Cluver, Lucie.,Ward, Catherine L.,Hutchings, Judy.,Gardner, Frances. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Objective: This mixed-methods process evaluation examined the feasibility of a parenting program delivered by community facilitators to reduce the risk of child maltreatment in low-income families with children aged 3–8 years in Cape Town, South Africa (N = 68). Method: Quantitative measures included attendance registers, fidelity checklists, satisfaction surveys, and engagement in home practice activities. Qualitative data included parent interviews, facilitator focus groups, and transcripts from parent groups and facilitator supervision sessions. Results: Quantitative results show high levels of participant involvement, implementation, and acceptability. Thematic analyses identified seven themes related to program feasibility: (a) supporting participant involvement, (b) engagement in collaborative...more |
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| Document Title: | Steps Forward: First Progress Report on Within Our Reach, A National Strategy to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities, The Final Report of the Federal Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities. |
| Corporate Author: | University of San Diego. Children's Advocacy Institute. Within Our Reach. Casey Family Programs. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This report discusses the progress of States in implementing 114 recommendations by the federal Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities (CECANF) intended to prevent child abuse and neglect fatalities. For the evaluation, the Children's Advocacy Institute (CAI) and the Within Our Reach office at the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities conducted research and surveyed the States to identify comprehensive information about child maltreatment fatality prevention efforts occurring between March 2016 and May 2017 that are consistent with the Commission's recommendations. Where possible, the report identifies which CECANF recommendation each activity implements or is in harmony with. Fatality prevention...more |
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| Document Title: | Correction to: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of Early Childhood Abuse Prevention Within Evidence-Based Home Visiting Programs. |
| Personal Author: | Matone, M.,Kellom, K.,Griffis, H.,Quarshie, W.,Faerber, J.,Gierlach, P.,Whittaker, J.,Rubin, D. M.,Cronholm, P. F. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | The article “A Mixed Methods Evaluation of Early Childhood Abuse Prevention Within Evidence-Based Home Visiting Programs”, written by M. Matone, K. Kellom, H. Griffis, W. Quarshie, J. Faerber, P. Gierlach, J. Whittaker, D. M. Rubin and P. F. Cronholm, was originally published electronically on the publisher’s internet portal (currently SpringerLink) on 31 May 2018 without open access. With the author(s)’ decision to opt for Open Choice the copyright of the article changed on 27 July 2018 to © The Author(s) 2018 and the article is forthwith distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits...more |
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| Document Title: | Steps Forward: First Progress Report on Within Our Reach, A National Strategy to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities, The Final Report of the Federal Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities. Executive Summary. |
| Corporate Author: | University of San Diego. Children's Advocacy Institute. Within Our Reach. Casey Family Programs. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This executive summary discusses a report on the progress of States in implementing 114 recommendations by the federal Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities (CECANF) intended to prevent child abuse and neglect fatalities. For the evaluation, the Children's Advocacy Institute (CAI) and the Within Our Reach office at the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities conducted research and surveyed the States to identify comprehensive information about child maltreatment fatality prevention efforts occurring between March 2016 and May 2017 that are consistent with the Commission's recommendations. Where possible, the report identifies which CECANF recommendation each activity implements or is in...more |
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| Document Title: | Tackling Child Neglect: Research, Policy and Evidence-Based Practice Edited By Ruth Gardner (Review). |
| Personal Author: | Monk, Claire. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This article reviews a book that highlights and discusses the latest research on the damaging effects of child neglect and offers practical, innovative prevention strategies that practitioners can adopt. The 10 chapters are divided into three parts that address the effects of child neglect, perspectives on child neglect, and preventing and reversing child neglect. |
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| Document Title: | Moving Hope Forward: How Safety, Knowledge and the Power of Community Can Transform Lives: 2018 Signature Report. |
| Corporate Author: | Casey Family Programs. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This report highlights efforts by Casey Family Programs to implement the 2020: Building Communities of Hope strategy to prevent child fatalities due to child abuse and neglect. It focuses on how States are taking action across a broad range of approaches, including using safety science to build safety cultures within their child welfare systems to help improve outcomes for children and families. It explores how data and analytics are informing how to better serve families in crisis and how local data can inform communities to better support families. The report explains that in support of national efforts to improve safety and...more |
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| Document Title: | A Mixed Methods Evaluation of Early Childhood Abuse Prevention Within Evidence-Based Home Visiting Programs. |
| Personal Author: | Matone, M.,Kellom, K.,Griffis, H.,Quarshie, W.,Faerber, J.,Gierlach, P.,Whittaker, J.,Rubin, D. M.,Cronholm, P. F. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Objectives In this large scale, mixed methods evaluation, we determined the impact and context of early childhood home visiting on rates of child abuse-related injury. Methods Entropy-balanced and propensity score matched retrospective cohort analysis comparing children of Pennsylvania Nurse–Family Partnership (NFP), Parents As Teachers (PAT), and Early Head Start (EHS) enrollees and children of Pennsylvania Medicaid eligible women from 2008 to 2014. Abuse-related injury episodes were identified in medical assistance claims with ICD-9 codes. Weighted frequencies and logistic regression odds of injury within 24 months are presented. In-depth interviews with staff and clients (n = 150) from 11 programs were analyzed...more |
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| Document Title: | The Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection. |
| Personal Author: | Dixon, Louise. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | A comprehensive guide to empirically supported approaches for child protection cases The Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment offers clinicians, psychologists, psychiatrists and other professionals an evidence-based approach to best professional practice when working in the area of child protection proceedings and the provision of assessment and intervention services in order to maximize the well-being of young people. It brings together a wealth of knowledge from expert researchers and practitioners, who provide a comprehensive overview of contemporary work informing theory, assessment, service provision, rehabilitation and therapeutic interventions for children and families undergoing care proceedings. Coverage includes theoretical perspectives, insights...more |
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| Document Title: | The Neurobiology and Genetics of Childhood Maltreatment (Chapter 6 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | McCrory, Eamon. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | A growing body of research has investigated how stress, and specifically different forms of childhood maltreatment, can influence neural structure and function. This chapter focuses on studies of children, first considering those that have investigated differences in brain structure followed by a number of studies that have investigated the potential impact of maltreatment on brain function. Adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who have histories of childhood maltreatment, an early form of stress, consistently report that these individuals have smaller hippocampal volumes. The prefrontal cortex plays a major role in the control of many aspects of behaviour, regulating cognitive and emotional...more |
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| Document Title: | Family Assisted Contingency Management within the Context of Evidence-Supported Treatment for Child Neglect and Drug Abuse. |
| Personal Author: | Donohue, Brad.,Plant, Christopher P.,Loughran, Travis A.,Torres, Anali. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Contingency management (CM) has extensively been shown to be effective in reducing substance use disorders, but its effects in reducing child maltreatment have yet to be determined. The current study provides preliminary support for the utilization of an innovative family-assisted CM component in 18 mothers who were referred to an evidence-supported behavioral treatment for concurrent child neglect and drug abuse by Child Protective Service caseworkers. In the examined CM, participants were invited to indicate from a list of common actions incompatible with child neglect (i.e. positive parenting actions), the extent to which these actions had been experienced utilizing a 3-point scale...more |
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| Document Title: | Towards Best Practice: Combining Evidence-Based Research, Structured Assessment and Professional Judgement. |
| Personal Author: | De Bortoli, Lillian.,Ogloff, James.,Coles, Jan.,Dolan, Mairead. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Limitations of instruments adopting consensus and actuarial approaches are well documented when assessing risk of abusive behaviour. Whilst the consensus approach is flexible and useful for structuring information, it relies upon the practitioner's ability to combine information and apply knowledge of empirical research. The actuarial approach involves a graduated probability measure in the form of a score that determines the likelihood of a particular event occurring; however, this approach focuses upon static risk factors and tends to be inflexible given its necessary reliance on nomothetic factors. A third approach, structured professional judgement comprises evidence-based risk factors and decision-making guidelines to inform...more |
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| Document Title: | The Stressful Effects of Child Maltreatment on the Brain---Implications for Prevention (Chapter 9 in Science, Treatment, and Prevention of Antisocial Behaviors: Volume 2: Evidence-Based Practice). |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter describes the impact of stress on the hippocampus, noradrenergic systems, dopaminergic systems, and serotonin level. The neurobiology of early stress in children is discussed, as well as research findings from neuroimaging studies of childhood abuse. Findings indicate the association of early childhood abuse and the diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder with alternations in the medical prefrontal context and hippocampus. Implications for prevention and treatment are considered. 2 tables and numerous references. |
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| Document Title: | Working with Non-Offending Parents in Cases of Child Sexual Abuse (Chapter 25 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | Cyr, Mireille. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | The various challenges faced by parents after their child’s disclosure of sexual abuse are examined. The familial, social, and judicial dimensions of parents’ adaptation are discussed, as well as the existing services that can be provided to help parents in the support and protection roles they are expected to play. Numerous references. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Effectiveness of Cognitive and Behavioural Group-Based Parenting Programmes to Enhance Child Protective Factors and Reduce Risk Factors for Maltreatment (Chapter 20 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | Bywater, Tracey. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Risk and protective factors for child neglect, physical or emotional maltreatment exist at the individual, familial and the larger social system/community levels. Ideally interventions should, therefore, be directed at these multiple levels depending on the specific needs of the family. Behavioural and cognitive behavioural parenting interventions can be delivered in a group format and are increasingly implemented to address ineffective parenting practices. This chapter focuses on various evidence-based strategies, namely, family-centred strategies, parent-centred strategies, whole-system approaches, and child-centred strategies. Incredible Years (IY) is a parent programme frequently accessed, oftentimes by parents identified with children at risk, with parents attending either voluntarily...more |
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| Document Title: | Child Abuse And Neglect: Prevalence And Incidence (Chapter 2 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | Radford, Lorraine. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter explores whether violence against children is increasing. It reviews conceptual and methodological challenges, considers what is known about levels of violence, reviews findings from community-based surveys on violence against children, and discusses developmental risks, the overlapping and accumulating nature of victimization and polyvictimization experiences, and research on trends in violence. Implications for practice are considered. 2 tables and 55 references. |
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| Document Title: | Using Assessment of Attachment in Child Care Proceedings to Guide Intervention (Chapter 23 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | Baim, Clark. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Attachment often contributes to decision-making in child care proceedings. Assessment of attachment can reveal family members' protective strategies, the historical experiences that have shaped the strategies, and the underlying information processing that generates self-, partner- and child-protective behaviour. This chapter offers an approach to attachment that evolved from work with maltreating families and discusses differences between this approach and other approaches. The Dynamic-Maturational Model of Attachment and Adaptation (DMM) offers a model of attachment across the lifespan that addresses the developmental processes and clinical applications described by Bowlby and Ainsworth. The chapter then describes an empirically based protocol developed by the...more |
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| Document Title: | The PREVENT Program: A Public Health Approach To Leadership Enhancement In Child Maltreatment Prevention (Chapter 13 in Research and Practices in Child Maltreatment Prevention, Volume 2: Societal, Organizational, and International Approaches). |
| Personal Author: | Alexander, Randell. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter describes the PREVENT (Preventing Violence through Education, Networking, and Technical Assistance) child maltreatment program, a professional education initiative designed to assist clinical, social service, prevention, and policy professionals in providing leadership in adopting a public health approach to the primary prevention of child maltreatment. The chapter first discusses the public health approach and its potential to enhance child maltreatment prevention, then describes the background and structure of PREVENT and provides selected evaluation results. 25 references. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Effective Therapies for Children and Non-offending Caregivers in the Aftermath of Child Sexual Abuse or Other Traumas (Chapter 19 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | Deblinger, Esther. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter provides a review of the research on those treatments for childhood trauma deemed “Well-Supported by Research Evidence” or “Supported by Research Evidence” by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is explored in greater detail as this model has the strongest evidence base among treatments for childhood trauma. 41 references. |
| 154 | |
| Document Title: | Child Abuse and Neglect: Ecological Perspectives (Chapter 3 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | Pellai, Alberto. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter summarizes theoretical perspectives behind the etiology of child abuse and neglect, including historical perspectives, developmental theories, and the multi-factor ecological model. Risk and protective factors are considered in interpersonal variables, parent and family variables, peers and community variables, and societal and cultural variables. Ecological approaches to prevention are then discussed. 1 table, 3 figures, and numerous references. |
| 155 | |
| Document Title: | The Impacts of Abuse and Neglect on Children; and Comparison of Different Placement Options: Evidence Review. |
| Personal Author: | Wilkinson, Julie.,Bowyer, Susannah. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This report explores the research evidence on the impacts of abuse and neglect on children and the outcomes of different child welfare placement options to inform judicial and local authority decision makers in the United Kingdom. The primary focus of the review is on key UK research from 2000 to 2016. Findings are reported that indicate: abuse and neglect have adverse impacts for most children, affecting in particular emotional, behavioral and mental well-being; neglect is the most prevalent form of maltreatment; providing earlier, effective, and holistic support to parents, whilst keeping the child's welfare in mind, can reduce the risk of...more |
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| Document Title: | Fatal Child Maltreatment (Chapter 4 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | Sidebotham, Peter. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter reviews international data on the incidence, and nature of fatal child maltreatment, drawing on previous work to present a model for understanding the different types of violent and maltreatment-related child deaths. Six categories are described: overt filicide, covert filicide, fatal physical abuse, child homicide, fatal assaults, and deaths related to but not directly caused by maltreatment. Risk factors for fatal child maltreatment are reviewed, as well as strategies for preventing child maltreatment fatalities. 2 figures, 6 tables, and numerous references. |
| 157 | |
| Document Title: | Psychological, Economic and Physical Health Consequences of Child Maltreatment (Chapter 5 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | Font, Sarah A. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter summarizes the evidence linking child maltreatment to psychological, economic, and physical health outcomes of children. Findings indicate negative associations with a variety of immediate and long-term mental health and substance abuse problems. Key issues in maltreatment research that limit scientific knowledge are discussed. Numerous references. |
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| Document Title: | Clinical Considerations Related to the Behavioral Manifestations of Child Maltreatment. |
| Personal Author: | Sege, Robert D.,Amaya-Jackson, Lisa. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Children who have suffered early abuse or neglect may later present with significant health and behavior problems that may persist long after the abusive or neglectful environment has been remediated. Neurobiological research suggests that early maltreatment may result in an altered psychological and physiologic response to stressful stimuli, a response that deleteriously affects the child’s subsequent development. Pediatricians can assist caregivers by helping them recognize the abused or neglected child’s emotional and behavioral responses associated with child maltreatment and guide them in the use of positive parenting strategies, referring the children and families to evidence-based therapeutic treatment and mobilizing available community...more |
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| Document Title: | Intimate Partner Violence and Child Maltreatment (Chapter 7 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | Dixon, Louise. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter explores the co-occurrence of physical intimate partner violence (IPV) with child physical abuse (CPA), risk factors and theoretical explanations for this overlap, and the implications this evidence has for research, policy, and practice. It notes that research findings highlight the need to adopt a systemic view and further explore and respond to patterns of family violence and abuse in research and practice. Numerous references. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Child Welfare Policy (Chapter 18 in The Wiley Handbook of Early Childhood Development Programs, Practices, and Policies). |
| Personal Author: | Slack, Kristen S.,Paul, June. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter discusses federal governmental policies and programs that guide formalized response to situations of child maltreatment. It begins with a brief history on the emergence of child welfare systems in the United States, and then discusses central developmental theories that have influenced policy and practice, developmental outcomes known to correlate with child maltreatment, and empirical evidence associated with nine major policies and practices common to the child welfare field. 1 table and numerous references. |
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| Document Title: | Transdisciplinary and Transnational Approaches to Studying and Preventing Antisocial Behavior (Chapter 1 in Science, Treatment, and Prevention of Antisocial Behaviors: Volume 2: Evidence-Based Practice). |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter reviews tasks that are required for conducting transdisciplinary research with an eye toward developing capabilities to translate basic science to practice in the behavioral sciences, including: identify gene-environmental interactions in antisocial behavior, disaggregate the population on the basis of underlying conditions, predict intervention outcome on the basis of underlying conditions, determine whether prevention and treatment interventions produce measurable changes in vulnerability markers, and identify the effects of social and environmental stressors. It then discusses directions for investigation and strategies for structuring the science to meet field demands. Numerous references. |
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| Document Title: | Sexual Violence in Correctional Settings (Chapter 5 in Sexual Assault Victimization Across the Life Span, Second Edition: Volume 3: Special Settings and Survivor Populations). |
| Personal Author: | Hufft, Anita G.,Shelton, Deborah. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter defines the scope and characteristics of sexual assault experienced in correctional settings, identifying strategies for interdisciplinary intervention in the prevention and treatment. Factors that contribute to the incidence of sexual assault, as well as evidence-based strategies for interdisciplinary intervention for the prevention and treatment of sexual assault and victimization of at-risk offender populations. Color photographs are included to illustrate signs of abuse. 85 references. |
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| Document Title: | The Prevention of Child Maltreatment Through the Nurse Family Partnership Program: Mediating Effects in a Long-Term Follow-Up Study. |
| Personal Author: | Eckenrode, John.,Campa, Mary I.,Morris, Pamela A.,Henderson, Charles R.,Bolger, Kerry E.,Kitzman, Harriet.,Olds, David L. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | We examine maternal life-course mediators of the impact of a nurse home visitation program on reducing child maltreatment among participants in the Elmira trial of the Nurse Family Partnership program from the first child’s birth through age 15. For women having experienced low to moderate levels of domestic violence, program effects on the number of confirmed maltreatment reports were mediated by reductions in numbers of subsequent children born to mothers and their reported use of public assistance. Together, the two mediators explained nearly one half of the total effect of nurse home visiting on child maltreatment. The long-term success of this...more |
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| Document Title: | Children’s Advocacy Centers And Child Abuse Prevention: A Natural Fit (Chapter 8 in Research and Practices in Child Maltreatment Prevention, Volume 2: Societal, Organizational, and International Approaches). |
| Personal Author: | Alexander, Randell. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter discusses the adverse effects of child abuse, the costs of child abuse, and the history of Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs). Information sharing among CACs is explained, as well as prevention efforts and prevention programs at the National Children’s Advocacy Center. Findings are reported from a study that investigated CAC involvement in child maltreatment, and an overview is provided of CACs prevention programs supported by research. Gaps in child abuse prevention research are noted. 97 references. |
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| Document Title: | Treating Infants and Young Children Impacted by Trauma: Interventions That Promote Healthy Development. |
| Personal Author: | Osofsky, Joy D.,Stepka, Phillip T.,King, Lucy S. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Part of a series on trauma care, this book focuses on treating infants and young children impacted by trauma. It provides an overview of trauma-based treatments for children from birth through age 5. Following an introduction, Chapter 1 reviews research findings related to the effects of early trauma on psychobiological development, including the developing brain and physiology, cognitive and linguistic capacities, and emotions and relationships. The effects of different types of trauma to which young children are exposed are highlighted, with particular emphasis on maltreatment and domestic violence. Chapters 2, 3, and 4 describe three evidence-based treatments that are used in...more |
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| Document Title: | Exposing the Culture of Silence: Inhibiting Factors in the Prevention, Treatment, and Mitigation of Sexual Abuse in the Eastern Caribbean. |
| Personal Author: | Jeremiah, Rohan D.,Quinn, Camille R.,Alexis, Jicinta M. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This article features a study that explored the presence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including childhood sexual abuse and neglect, among women associated with Partnership for Peace (PfP), the first and only culturally adapted domestic violence diversion program for men in the Eastern Caribbean. Within a multiyear evaluative study that assessed the impact of the PfP intervention in reducing domestic violence in Grenada in the West Indies, life-history interviews were collected from a subsample of women (N = 9) associated with men enrolled in the PfP program between 2009 and 2011. We found that the exposure to sexual abuse and neglect...more |
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| Document Title: | A Population Approach To The Prevention Of Child Maltreatment: The Triple P: Positive Parenting Program System (Chapter 14 in Research and Practices in Child Maltreatment Prevention, Volume 2: Societal, Organizational, and International Approaches). |
| Personal Author: | Alexander, Randell. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter highlights an empirically based system of parenting and family support called the Triple P—Positive Parenting Program that adopts a whole-of-population approach for the strengthening of parenting and the prevention of child maltreatment. It discusses the rationale for a population approach, the Triple P system, and evaluation findings that support the Triple P strategies. 50 references. |
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| Document Title: | Working Systematically with Families with Intimate Partner Violence (Chapter 24 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | Vetere, Arlene. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter describes a safety methodology for safe therapeutic practice with individuals, couples, and families in the “Reading Safer Families” family violence intervention project. It outlines and explains how the program uses a systemic approach to help family members stop the violence, and where possible, to repair relationships. The chapter then outlines contra-indicators for relationship therapy. 18 references. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Child Abuse Prevention In Canada (Chapter 20 in Research and Practices in Child Maltreatment Prevention, Volume 2: Societal, Organizational, and International Approaches). |
| Personal Author: | Alexander, Randell. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter discusses universal and targeted child abuse prevention strategies in Canada. Federal priorities for child maltreatment prevention are reviewed, as well as the prevalence of child maltreatment in Canada, child maltreatment research and prevention activities, evidence-informed programs for parents, evidence-based programs for youth, and future directions for preventing child maltreatment in Canada. 61 references. |
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| Document Title: | Shared Leadership®: An Innovative Approach To Child Abuse And Neglect Prevention (Chapter 12 in Research and Practices in Child Maltreatment Prevention, Volume 2: Societal, Organizational, and International Approaches). |
| Personal Author: | Alexander, Randell. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter explains Parents Anonymous is dedicated to strengthening families and building Shared Leadership as an essential primary prevention methodology that impacts services, policy, and practice. Under Shared Leadership, parents and staff work together at all levels of the social ecological model to strengthen family interactions and social responsiveness to parenting needs. Components of meaningful Shared Leadership are discussed, as well as the prevention framework of Shared Leadership and findings from evaluation studies. 41 references. |
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| Document Title: | What Works to Prevent the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth (Chapter 12 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | Wurele, Sandy K. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter reviews current prevention efforts and provides direction for future initiatives to prevent the sexual exploitation of children and youth. International primary prevention strategies are described using an ecological framework targeting many segments of society, including children, parents/caretakers, youth-serving organizations, society, and cyberspace. The need for prevention interventions that modify both the individual and the environment is emphasized. Numerous references. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Evidence-Based and Developmentally Appropriate Forensic Interviewing of Children (Chapter 15 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | La Rooy, David. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Forensic interviews are conducted with children when there is suspicion that they may have been abused or maltreated. This chapter focuses on the most appropriate way to question children and to structure interviews. In order to understand how to best question children about suspected abuse, the development and dynamics of all aspects of how children remember their experiences must be understood, as well as the other factors that can impact children's ability to recount their experiences. The chapter focuses on the strengths and limitations of these abilities during childhood. Research shows that the way children are questioned may be as important...more |
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| Document Title: | Evidence-Based Approaches to Empower Children and Families at Risk for Child Physical Abuse To Overcome Abuse and Violence (Chapter 18 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | Runyon, Melissa K. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter introduces five evidence-based treatments (EBTs) that have been applied to the child physical abuse (CPA) population, are included on the California Evidence-based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare website, and have at least one supporting controlled trial. The EBTs profiled include: SafeCare; Parent-Child Interaction Therapy; Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect; Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; and Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. 47 references. |
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| Document Title: | Team Decision Making: A Better Way to Assess Child Safety [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Annie E. Casey Foundation. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This webpage explains team decision making (TDM) in child welfare services brings together parents, families, community members, and others to assess a crisis that requires consideration of out-of-home care because of child abuse and neglect and determine how best to keep the child safe. It notes TDM involves families, communities, and children in the decision making process, and shares research findings that indicate the benefits of high-quality TDM include: increased likelihood that a child who enters care will live with relatives or foster parents from the start, not in a developmentally inappropriate shelter or group setting; increased likelihood that a child...more |
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| Document Title: | Sex Trafficking And Commercial Sexual Exploitation: Prevention, Advocacy, And Trauma-Informed Practice. |
| Personal Author: | Gerassi, Lara B.,Nichols, Andrea J. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This is the first comprehensive text to critically analyze the current research and best practices for working with children, adolescents, and adults involved in sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). With a unique, research-based focus on practice, the book synthesizes the key areas related to working with victims of sex trafficking/CSE including prevention, identification, practice techniques, and program design as well as suggested interagency, criminal justice, and legislative responses. Best practices are examined through an intersectional, trauma-informed lens that adheres to principles of cultural competency. Highlights include: Integrates a trauma-informed lens in practice, program design, and interagency responses. Uses an...more |
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| Document Title: | Georgia’s Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation Prevention Technical Assistance Resource Guide: Guidance for Schools and Youth-ServingOrganizations to Build their Capacity for Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention. |
| Corporate Author: | Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (Ga.). Georgia Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force. Work Group 2. Youth Aware and Safe. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This report provides guidance for schools and youth-serving organizations in Georgia to enable them to build their capacity for, and knowledge of, child sexual abuse and exploitation prevention, State and local resources, and nationally recognized best practice criteria. It is also designed to help professionals identify which sexual abuse and exploitation prevention curricula and activities will work best in their community. Chapter 1 provides background knowledge on adverse childhood experiences, the sexual violence continuum, and efforts by Georgia to prioritize and enhance sexual violence prevention. Chapter 2 provides current child sexual abuse and exploitation prevention best practice information and discusses the...more |
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| Document Title: | Rapid Evidence Assessment: Current Best Evidence in the Therapeutic Treatment of Children With Problem or Harmful Sexual Behaviours, and Children Who Have Sexually Offended. |
| Personal Author: | Shlonsky, Aron.,Albers, Bianca.,Tolliday, Dale.,Wilson, Sandra Jo.,Norvell, Jennifer.,Kissinger, Lauren. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This report shares findings from a study that investigated current best evidence on the effectiveness and content of programs and practices, in Australia and internationally, aimed at treating children with problem or harmful sexual behavior. It includes a rapid evidence assessment of the extant literature, a description and assessment of Australian programs and services known to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and/or the authors, and a discussion of findings from both. The review begins with a brief overview of the systematic methods used to obtain and synthesize the literature, followed by results for the three types...more |
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| Document Title: | Child Maltreatment: The Health Sector Responds. |
| Corporate Author: | World Health Organization. CommunicateHealth. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This brief notes one in four adults were physically abused as children and then provides information on the different types of child maltreatment, the incidence of different types of child abuse worldwide, the percentage of individuals aged 18-24 years who experienced physical violence prior to age 18 in eight different countries, and the impact of child maltreatment on mental health, interpersonal relationships, high-risk sexual behaviors, and substance abuse. Parent, community, and society risk factors that increase the risk of child maltreatment are identified, and strategies to prevent child maltreatment are provided. The role of the health sector in addressing child maltreatment...more |
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| Document Title: | Evidence-based and Promising Interventions for Preventing Child Fatalities and Severe Child Injuries Related to Child Maltreatment. |
| Personal Author: | Pecora, Peter J. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This report summarizes the community conditions, systems factors, evidence-based practices (EBPs), and promising practices that may prevent child fatalities and severe child injuries related to child maltreatment, and outlines future directions for practice and research. It begins with background information on the scope of child fatalities and characteristics of those children, lessons learned from the injury control field, and the importance of surveillance and assessment to prevent child fatalities. Interventions that have been found to prevent child fatalities and severe child injuries are then reviewed. A chart lists the problem area, the interventions used and their level of evidence, and resource...more |
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| Document Title: | Effectiveness Of Manualized Case Management On Utilization Of Evidence-Based Treatments For Children And Adolescents After Maltreatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial. |
| Personal Author: | Ganser, Helene Gertrud.,Münzer, Annika.,Witt, Andreas.,Plener, Paul Lukas.,Muche, Rainer.,Rosner, Rita.,Hagl, Maria.,Goldbeck, Lutz. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | The objective of this study was to compare structured case management (CM) to usual care (UC) for helping victims of child abuse and neglect (CAN) with mental disorders access evidence-based treatment (EBT). N = 121 children and adolescents aged 4–17 with a history of CAN and a current mental disorder were recruited in three German states in a multi-center parallel group trial. They were randomly assigned, stratified by study site and level of psychosocial functioning, to receive CM additionally to UC or only UC. CM was delivered by trained professionals and volunteers, most of them affiliated to local child welfare agencies...more |
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| Document Title: | The Prevention of Child Maltreatment: The Case for a Public Health Approach to Behavioral Parenting Intervention (Chapter 11 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | Sanders. Matthew R. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter explains improved parenting is the cornerstone of child maltreatment prevention and treatment and that a population approach to parenting support is the most likely means of reducing the unacceptably high rate of child maltreatment. The case is made for proportionate universalism in the design of population-based parenting programs and the steps required to achieve population-level reductions in rates of child maltreatment are described. The Pathways Triple P parenting intervention is highlighted. 1 table and numerous references. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | A Comparison of Parent and Child Mental Health Outcomes, Parenting Skills and Family Functioning of Adult Treatment Court and Family Treatment Court Participants. |
| Personal Author: | Malone, Carolyn. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Background: Parental substance use puts children at risk for poor outcomes. Estimates indicate that 66% of substantiated cases of maltreatment are of parents with substance use disorders (SUD). Some parents with SUD have the opportunity to be treated through two accountability courts including Drug Courts (DC) and family treatment courts (FTC). Purpose: Little is known about the children of parents who participate in treatment through DC’s via the criminal justice system. This study examined differences in parents and their children who receive treatment through FTC’s and DC’s with the notion that DC’s could serve as an important treatment venue for improving...more |
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| Document Title: | Direct Practice (Chapter 4 in Sex Trafficking And Commercial Sexual Exploitation: Prevention, Advocacy, And Trauma-Informed Practice). |
| Personal Author: | Gerassi, Lara B.,Nichols, Andrea J. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the practice theories, frameworks, and possible interventions when providing direct services to sexually trafficked and exploited individuals, analyzes the available evidence-based interventions with regard to strengths, weaknesses, and applicability of interventions for individuals at risk of or involved with commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) or trafficking, and provides recommendations of customized strategies when providing services to particular subpopulations of trafficked and exploited individuals. Numerous references. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Research Informing Advocacy: An Anti-Human Trafficking Tool (Chapter 17 in Human Trafficking Is a Public Health Issue: A Paradigm Expansion in the United States). |
| Personal Author: | Miller, Cathy L.,Lyman, Michelle. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter explores the role of research as an anti-trafficking advocacy tool by summarizing public health research that has guided US policy on trafficking in persons (TIP). It discusses the historical evolution of research and policy in human trafficking and public health and make recommendations for addressing the current gaps in research. 2 tables and 42 references. |
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| Document Title: | Summary of Grants in Child Maltreatment Research Using Innovative Approaches. |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Children’s Bureau. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This summary profiles federal grants for fiscal year 2017 designed to encourage and support innovative approaches to conducting child maltreatment research, including system sciences approaches and network analysis. The funding level of the 3-year grants is up to $250,000 a year from October 2014 to September 2017. Information is provided on the following funded grants: “Housing Services in Child Welfare: Economic Evaluation of System Coordination”, a project conducted by Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, to test the costs and cost-effectiveness of an intervention for inadequately housed families under investigation for child maltreatment; “Intervening in Child Neglect: A Microsimulation Evaluation Model...more |
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| Document Title: | Posttraumatic Symptoms Among Maltreated Youth Using Classification and Regression Tree Analysis. |
| Personal Author: | Ross, Emma H.,Kearney, Christopher A. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Individual psychological factors have been shown to exacerbate risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in youth following maltreatment, but the novel contribution of the present study includes a focus on interactive relationships between these factors on specific PTSD symptom clusters. This study identified maltreated youth at highest risk for re-experiencing, avoidance, and hyperarousal symptom clusters via cognitive, affective, and demographic variables. Participants (n = 400) included ethnically diverse maltreated youth. Classification and regression tree (CART) analysis, a form of binary recursive partitioning (BRP), identified subgroups of maltreated youth at highest risk for three core PTSD symptom clusters. Posttraumatic cognitions, anhedonia,...more |
| 187 | |
| Document Title: | Technology to Augment Early Home Visitation for Child Maltreatment Prevention: A Pragmatic Randomized Trial (Special Issue: Technology 2.0: A Focus on the Newest Technological Advances in Child Maltreatment Research). |
| Personal Author: | Ondersma, Steven J.,Martin, Joanne.,Fortson, Beverly.,Whitaker, Daniel J.,Self-Brown, Shannon.,Beatty, Jessica.,Loree, Amy.,Bard, David.,Chaffin, Mark. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Early home visitation (EHV) for child maltreatment prevention is widely adopted but has received inconsistent empirical support. Supplementation with interactive software may facilitate attention to major risk factors and use of evidence-based approaches. We developed eight 20-min computer-delivered modules for use by mothers during the course of EHV. These modules were tested in a randomized trial in which 413 mothers were assigned to software-supplemented e-Parenting Program (ePP), services as usual (SAU), or community referral conditions, with evaluation at 6 and 12 months. Outcomes included satisfaction, working alliance, EHV retention, child maltreatment, and child maltreatment risk factors. The software was well-received overall....more |
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| Document Title: | A Technology-Mediated Approach to the Implementation of an Evidence-Based Child Maltreatment Prevention Program (Special Issue: Technology 2.0: A Focus on the Newest Technological Advances in Child Maltreatment Research). |
| Personal Author: | Self-Brown, Shannon R.,Osborne, Melissa C.,Rostad, Whitney.,Feil, Ed. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Implementation of evidence-based parenting programs is critical for parents at-risk for child maltreatment perpetration; however, widespread use of effective programs is limited in both child welfare and prevention settings. This exploratory study sought to examine whether a technology-mediated approach to SafeCare® delivery can feasibly assist newly trained providers in achieving successful implementation outcomes. Thirty-one providers working in child welfare or high-risk prevention settings were randomized to either SafeCare Implementation with Technology-Assistance (SC-TA) or SafeCare Implementation as Usual (SC-IU). SC-TA providers used a web-based program during session that provided video-based psychoeducation and modeling directly to parents and overall session guidance to providers....more |
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| Document Title: | School-Based Prevention of and Intervention in Child Maltreatment (Chapter 22 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | Hall, Cristin M. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter examines the current status of school-based detection, prevention, and intervention for child maltreatment. Empirical evidence and perspectives on the fields of school psychology, school-based prevention, and school and community cooperation are discussed in an effort to clarify current and future directions in regard to child maltreatment. The United States’ Institutes of Medicine Protractor is used as a framework to examine multi-tiered levels of prevention, treatment, and maintenance initiatives that may guide conceptualization of school-based child maltreatment efforts. 1 figure, 1 table, and numerous references. (Author abstract modified) |
| 190 | |
| Document Title: | Science, Treatment, and Prevention of Antisocial Behaviors: Evidence-Based Practice (Volume 2 of 2). |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | The second volume of two, this text explores the underlying mechanisms of antisocial behavior from a genetic, environmental, and neurobiological perspective. Following an introduction, chapters discuss transdisciplinary and transnational approaches to studying and preventing antisocial behavior, environmental influences on the development of individual differences in behavioral and endocrine responses to stress, dysfunction in the neural circuitry of emotion regulation and its connection to violence, and neurobiological outcomes of evolution, genes, and the environment. Part 2 focuses on modern assessment techniques and includes chapters on neurophysiological and cognitive correlates of antisocial behavior, risk assessment in individuals with antisocial personality disorder, and differential...more |
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| Document Title: | Environmental Influences on the Development of Individual Differences in Behavioral and Endocrine Responses to Stress (Chapter 2 in Science, Treatment, and Prevention of Antisocial Behaviors: Volume 2: Evidence-Based Practice). |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter describes the various processes the body invokes in response to excessive stress and their effects. It discusses research findings on rats relating to parental effects on the development of defensive systems, maternal effects on defensive responses in mammals, the intergenerational transmission of individual differences in maternal care to the offspring, maternal care and hippocampal development, the impact of variations in maternal behavior, and environmental regulation of maternal behavior. 1 figure and numerous references. |
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| Document Title: | Working with Parents with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder (Chapter 27 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | Garrett, Tanya. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter defines personality disorder and outlines the diagnostic system before reviewing the types of difficulties faced by parents with personality disorder. The impact of personality disorder on parenting and on children is discussed, as well as intergenerational transmission of personality disorder, interventions services, and intervention issues. A case study describes working with narcissistic clients. 59 references. |
| 193 | |
| Document Title: | Exploration of Factors Predictive of At-Risk Fathers' Participation in a Pilot Study of an Augmented Evidence-Based Parent Training Program: A Mixed Methods Approach. |
| Personal Author: | Rostad, Whitney L.,Self-Brown, Shannon.,Boyd Jr., Clinton.,Osborne, Melissa.,Patterson, Alexandria. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | There has been burgeoning parenting intervention research specifically addressing fathers in recent decades. Corresponding research examining their participation and engagement in evidence-based parent training programs, which have almost exclusively targeted mothers, is just emerging. The current study used mixed methods to examine factors that influenced completion of an augmented version of an evidence-based child maltreatment prevention program developed for male caregivers called SafeCare Dad to Kids (Dad2K) in a pilot study. The current sample comprised 50 male caregivers (M age = 29.42 years, SD = 8.18) of a child between the ages of 2 and 5 years. Fathers participated in a...more |
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| Document Title: | Subjective Well-Being of Children in Residential Care (Chapter 3 in Psychosocial Well-being of Children and Adolescents in Latin America: Evidence-based Interventions). |
| Personal Author: | Schutz, Fabiane Friedrich.,Cassarino-Perez, Luciana.,Cordova, Vitoria Ermel. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter reviews results of recent studies conducted in different countries on the subjective well-being of children and adolescents, provides a historical and contextual overview of residential care in Brazil, discusses findings from the Group on Community Psychology of well-being in children and adolescents in care in southern Brazil, and discusses the specific the research context with children in state protection. 1 table and numerous references. |
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| Document Title: | The Use of Software to Improve Child Maltreatment Detection and Assessment (Chapter 4 in Psychosocial Well-being of Children and Adolescents in Latin America: Evidence-based Interventions). |
| Personal Author: | Calza, Tiago Zanatta.,Boada, Carme Montserrat.,Casas, Ferran. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter describes the implementation of the Module to Support the Management of Social Risk (MSGR) among Children and Adolescents, a computer program created to help Spanish professionals and people working with children make decisions about appropriate interventions in the face of situations that may affect a child’s development or well-being. Development of the software in the Spanish context is discussed, as well as its translation, adaptation and validation for the Brazilian context. 41 references. |
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| Document Title: | Working with Parents Who Misuse Alcohol and Drugs (Chapter 28 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | Sanford, Rebecca L. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter examines what works in practice to address problems associated with family functioning in the child welfare system due to caregiver substance use and the impact on children. It discusses the issue of substance misuse in the child welfare system and the challenges and the impact on the system, in addition to the prospects for treatment of substance use disorders and child welfare outcomes. The need for the implementation of evidence-based practices is emphasized. 3 tables and numerous references. |
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| Document Title: | Introduction (Special Issue: Abuse Gender and Outcome: Part II). |
| Personal Author: | Collin-Vezina, Delphine.,Garrido, Edward.,Dubowitz, Howard. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This issue is the second part of a two-part series on child sexual abuse, gender, and health outcomes. It includes articles that address: child sexual abuse and sexual orientation; child sexual abuse longitudinal trends over a 20-year period in Victoria, Australia; lifetime prevalence and incidence of sexual victimization of adolescents in institutional care; child sexual abuse in Japan; prevalence, contexts, and correlates of child sexual abuse in Cyprus; inhibiting factors in the prevention, treatment, and mitigation of sexual abuse in the Eastern Caribbean; the relationship between childhood sexual abuse and mental health outcomes among males; factors related to attrition from trauma-focused...more |
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| Document Title: | "Like a Different Child:" One Family's Commitment to Healing, One Step at a Time. |
| Personal Author: | Breidenstine, Angela S. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This article describes how a Tulane early childhood mental health clinic provided trauma-informed care for a young, severely maltreated child victim of human trafficking. Effective treatment included two evidence-based therapies and psychiatric care over a span of 2 years. Therapists made decisions about intervention in response to fluctuations in primary presenting symptoms and family priorities. The story of this family illustrates the value of flexibility in clinical work; the benefit of parent consultation; the need for a sensitive, nurturing relationship to facilitate healing; and the critical component of parent commitment. The family's journey serves as a powerful example of the effects...more |
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| Document Title: | Supporting Brain Development in Traumatized Children and Youth |
| Corporate Author: | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Summarizes the effects of early trauma on brain development and steps child welfare professionals can take to screen for developmental delays and identify the trauma-affected children and youth in their care. Looks at ways to access cross-sector, therapeutic, and evidence-based treatment to encourage healthy recovery for trauma-affected children and youth. |
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| Document Title: | Promising Approaches For Preventing Child Neglect (Chapter 10 in Research and Practices in Child Maltreatment Prevention, Volume 1: Definitions of Abuse and Prevention). |
| Personal Author: | Alexander, Randell. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter defines the neglect of children, considers a conceptual framework for designing and implementing preventive interventions designed to reduce risk factors for neglect, and reviews programs and practices that may have promise for preventing the neglect of children. Eight prevention programs are reviewed: Family Connections, Healthy Families America, The Incredible Years, Nurse-Family Partnership, Nurturing Parenting Program, Safe Environment for Every Kid, SafeCare, and Triple P—Positive Parenting Program. 99 references. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Evidence of Potentially Harmful Psychological Treatments for Children and Adolescents. |
| Personal Author: | Mercer, Jean. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This paper applies the concept of potentially harmful psychotherapies (PHTs; Lilienfeld, Perspectives on Psychological Science 2(1):53–70, 2007) to concerns about potentially harmful treatments for children and adolescents (PHTCs). I propose that such treatments can be identified by methods derived from the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study and from the NIS-4 study of abuse and neglect, as well as by their plausibility or congruence with established child development theory and research. Five psychological treatments for children and adolescents that have been reported as harmful are examined, using evidence from published materials, journalists’ reports, legal documents and Internet sites. Details of treatment and...more |
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| Document Title: | Administrative: Data Use Agreement (Tool on Implementation Tools Resource Page) |
| Corporate Author: | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This tool from the Quality Improvement Center for Adoption and Guardianship Support and Preservation (QIC-AG) provides a contract between the evaluators and the sites that delineates how data will be shared, used, and stored. The contract addresses the role of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as the coordinating center/host site for the project and requirements of sites to provide data. |
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| Document Title: | Persistent Nature of Child Marriage Among Women Even When It Is Legal: The Case of Nepal. |
| Personal Author: | Pandey, Shanta. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | PurposeOver 14 million female children worldwide are married before attaining age 18, with nearly half of these marriages occurring in South Asia. Evidence suggests that marriage of girls as children adversely affects their growth, health, and perpetuates gender inequity in social and economic wellbeing. Most countries around the world have passed laws specifying the legal age of marriage to 18 years or over; yet child marriage persists. In this paper, the following questions will be answered using data from one country, Nepal: How prevalent is girl child marriage? What social and demographic factors predict the risk for child marriage?MethodI analyzed data...more |
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| Document Title: | Protection From Sexual Exploitation in the Convention on the Rights of the Child (Chapter 27 in Handbook of Children's Rights: Global and Multidisciplinary Perspectives). |
| Personal Author: | Saewyc, Elizabeth M. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter summarizes the relevant elements of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child (CRC) and the accompanying Optional Protocol on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution, and Child Pornography. It addresses the challenges in dealing with the sexual exploitation of children, including determining the numbers of exploited children and youth around the world. The chapter also considers the available research on who these children are, the limited research on traffickers and purchases, and the health and psychosocial consequences of sexual exploitation among children and youth. Evidence-informed interventions designed to address the health issues of sexually exploited children...more |
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| Document Title: | Working with Parents with Intellectual Disabilities in Child Care Proceedings (Chapter 26 in Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection). |
| Personal Author: | Tarleton, Beth. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter focuses on how to support parents with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) to be the best parent possible. While the chapter offers a particular focus for parents who are involved in child care proceedings, the principles discussed should be utilised when providing early, preventative support for parents with IDD. The chapter begins by introducing parents with IDD, the issues they might face and the terms used to describe this group of parents. It also discusses the issues relating to engaging parents with support and is followed by recommendations of best practice in supporting parents with IDD when they are involved...more |
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| Document Title: | Moving Research Beyond The Spanking Debate (In Special Issue: Moving Beyond the Spanking Debate: A Call to Action). |
| Personal Author: | MacMillan, Harriet L.,Mikton, Christopher R. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Despite numerous studies identifying a broad range of harms associated with the use of spanking and other types of physical punishment, debate continues about its use as a form of discipline. In this commentary, we recommend four strategies to move the field forward and beyond the spanking debate including: 1) use of methodological approaches that allow for stronger causal inference; 2) consideration of human rights issues; 3) a focus on understanding the causes of spanking and reasons for its decline in certain countries; and 4) more emphasis on evidence-based approaches to changing social norms to reject spanking as a form of...more |
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| Document Title: | Psychosocial Well-being of Children and Adolescents in Latin America: Evidence-based Interventions. |
| Personal Author: | Sarriera, Jorge Castellá.,Bedin, Lívia Maria. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This book discusses child well-being based on information from children and adolescents in Latin America. It explores theoretical and empirical issues related to well-being and associated aspects. Part 1 focuses on aspects related to children’s well-being and includes chapters that discuss a multidimensional approach to well-being, spirituality and religiosity related to the well-being of children and adolescents, subjective well-being of children in residential care, the use of software to improve child maltreatment detection and assessment, neighborhood and housing as explanatory scales of children’s quality of life, a sociodemographic profile of children’s well-being in Chile, cultural meanings that mediate life satisfaction in...more |
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| Document Title: | Adopting a Public Health Approach to Addressing Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation. |
| Personal Author: | Mian, Marcellina.,Collin-Vézina, Delphine. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This article explains the four interrelated steps of the public health approach in addressing violence prevention adopted by the World Health Organization and applies them to child sexual abuse and exploitation. The four steps include: identify the nature and extent of the problem, identify the underlying causes and risk factors for child sexual abuse and exploitation, design and test interventions that address the underlying causes and risk factors through outcome evaluation studies; and scale up effective interventions by their integration into policies and programs that affect the entire population in a county or region, and that are monitored to assess their...more |
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| Document Title: | Improving Our Understanding of Infants With Substance Exposure and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) [Presentation Slides] (CFRP Webinar, October 31, 2017). |
| Corporate Author: | National Center for Fatality Review and Prevention. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This slide presentation accompanied a webinar that discussed opioid disorders and the difference between neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) and substance exposure, factors associated with substance use during pregnancy, best practices for collaboration and Plans of Safe Care, and strategies for fatality review teams for addressing the needs of families affected by substance use disorders. Slides present information on: the number of infants affected by prenatal exposure by type of substance and infant disorder; the increase in the number of children in out of home care from 2012-2015; the prevalence of parental alcohol or other drug use as a contributing factor for...more |
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| Document Title: | Gendered Violence: Advancing Evidence-Informed Research, Practice and Policy in Addressing Sex, Gender, and Child Sexual Abuse. |
| Personal Author: | Wekerle, Christine.,Black, Tara. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This commentary summarizes findings from a special issue on child sexual abuse, gender, and health outcomes. Findings address gender and pre-traumatic event factors and gender and post-traumatic event factors. It is noted that research has under-attended to male social bonding and attachment processing and the vulnerability to male victims in terms of conceptualizing, disclosing, and help-seeking behaviors for their sexual victimization experiences. 37 references. |
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| Document Title: | SafeCare®: Preventing Child Neglect Through Scaling-Up And Examining Implementation Issues Of An Evidence-Based Practice (Chapter 15 in Research and Practices in Child Maltreatment Prevention, Volume 2: Societal, Organizational, and International Approaches). |
| Personal Author: | Alexander, Randell. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter highlights the SafeCare model for intervention and prevention of child maltreatment. It explains SafeCare is a home visiting program that addresses risk factors or parents who perpetrate or are at risk for child maltreatment, including factors related to parent-child interaction, safety, and health. Key components of the SafeCare model are described, as well as evidence that supports the effectiveness of the model. 28 references. |
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| Document Title: | Expanding The Definition Of Evidence In Child Maltreatment Prevention (Chapter 6 in Research and Practices in Child Maltreatment Prevention, Volume 1: Definitions of Abuse and Prevention. |
| Personal Author: | Alexander, Randell. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This chapter provides an overview of a comprehensive framework for expanding the definition of evidence in child maltreatment prevention and then describes each type of evidence and its use in decision-making, including best available research evidence, contextual evidence, and experiential evidence. Examples from home visitation are used to illustrate the application of each type of evidence. Finally, implications for the broader child maltreatment prevention field are discussed. 66 references. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Family Reunification: A Systematic Review of Interventions Designed to Address Co-Occurring Issues of Child Maltreatment and Substance Use. |
| Personal Author: | Murphy, April L.,Harper, Whitney.,Griffiths, Austin.,Joffrion, Christopher. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | A significant risk factor of child maltreatment is parental substance use. In response to the burgeoning number of child maltreatment cases involving substance use, the child welfare system has created various models of intervention. Utilizing the PRISMA guidelines, a systematic literature review was conducted to identify and characterize interventions utilized b |