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Evidence-Based Parenting Programs for Maltreating Parents: Views of Child Protective Services Caseworkers

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Evidence based programs (EBPs) show great promise in reducing rates of recidivism in parents who have maltreated their child. Child Protective Services (CPS) caseworkers play a critical role in routing parents to such interventions, when available. However, caseworkers are often unfamiliar with EBPs, potentially impacting their likelihood of referring parents to these services. Focus groups were conducted to explore caseworker views of an EBP. Results suggested that caseworkers generally saw the program as a poor fit to the needs of maltreating families, particularly with respect to case complexities and cultural sensitivity, and when caseworkers were less familiar with the EBP.

Source: Journal of Public Child Welfare

DOI: 10.1080/15548732.2015.1060918

Authors: Keri L. M. Pinna, Lynn K. Lewis, Canan Karatekin, Angela Lamb-Onyiga, Ashley Hirilall, Sabrina D. Jones

Institutions: St. Catherine University, Hennepin County, University of Minnesota, Child Trends

Language: English

Topic: Child Welfare and Adoption

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funders: Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, National Institute of Mental Health