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.

Table of Contents

• About the Editors
• Notes on Contributors
• Foreword
• References
• Acknowledgements
• 1 Overview and Structure of the Book
• Introduction
• Structure of the Book
• References
• Part I: Research and Theoretical Perspectives
• 2 Child Abuse and Neglect
• Introduction
• Conceptual and Methodological Challenges
• Who is Missing from the Prevalence Research?
• Cases Known to Services
• Community Prevalence Surveys
• Implications for Practice
• References
• 3 Child Abuse and Neglect
• Child Abuse and Neglect: Ecological Perspectives
• Historical Single‐Factor Approaches
• Developmental Theories
• The Multi‐Factor (Ecological) Model
• Risk and Protective Factors
• Ecological Approaches to Prevention
• Future Directions
• References
• 4 Fatal Child Maltreatment
• Incidence of Fatal Child Maltreatment
• The Nature of Fatal Child Maltreatment
• Risk Factors for Fatal Child Maltreatment
• Learning from Child Maltreatment Fatalities
• Preventing Child Maltreatment Fatalities
• References
• 5 Psychological, Economic and Physical Health Consequences of Child Maltreatment
• Psychological Health
• Economic Health
• Physical Health
• Maltreatment Research in Perspective
• Conclusion
• References
• 6 The Neurobiology and Genetics of Childhood Maltreatment
• The Impact of Maltreatment on Brain Development
• Structural Differences
• Functional Differences
• References
• 7 Intimate Partner Violence and Child Maltreatment
• Co‐occurrence
• Effects on the Child
• Risk Factors
• Implications for Research, Practice and Policy
• Conclusion
• References
• Part II: Children's Services and Public Health Approaches to Prevention
• 8 Implications of Children's Services Policy on Child Abuse and Neglect in England
• Children Growing Up in a World Free from Violence
• Children in the UK
• Children in Need in England
• Children Who are the Subject of Child Protection Plans
• Looked‐After Children
• International Legal Context
• Legislative Framework in the UK
• What Is the State of Child Welfare Services in England in 2016?
• Financing the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
• A Public Health Approach to Prevention
• Ending Violence Against Children
• References
• 9 Children's Services
• Introduction
• Family Preservation: Does It Work?
• Principles to Guide the Decision to Remove Children from Their Parents
• Building Partnerships with Parents
• Conclusion
• References
• 10 Using the Formal Pre‐Proceedings Process to Prevent or Prepare for Care Proceedings in the UK
• Introduction
• The Pre‐Proceedings Process for Care Proceedings
• Researching the Pre‐Proceedings Process – Method and Main Findings
• Case Studies
• How and Why Does the Pre‐Proceedings Process Work?
• Where the Plan Is Care by Others
• Not a Golden Solution – Negative Aspects of the Pre‐Proceedings Process
• Conclusions
• Pre‐Proceedings and Care Proceedings Under the Children and Families Act 2014
• References
• 11 The Prevention of Child Maltreatment
• Why Parenting is so Important
• Parenting and Child Maltreatment
• The Triple P System of Population‐Level Parenting Intervention
• Adopting a Public Health Approach to Child Maltreatment
• Implications and Challenges
• Conclusion
• References
• 12 What Works to Prevent the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth
• Child‐Focused Approaches: Educating Youth to Avoid Sexual Victimisation
• Parent‐Focused Prevention Strategies
• Preventing Sexual Exploitation in Youth‐Serving Organisations
• Societal‐Level Prevention Strategies
• Conclusion
• References
• Part III: Assessment
• 13 Evidence‐Based Assessments of Children and Families
• Purpose and Principles of SAAF
• The SAAF Seven‐Stage Model
• Evaluation of SAAF
• Conclusion
• References
• 14 Utilising an Attachment Perspective in Parenting Assessment
• What is Attachment?
• Parenting: An Attachment Theory Perspective
• Patterns of Caregiving and Attachment
• The Attachment Component in Evaluating Parenting
• Parent and Parent–Child Interaction Measures
• Conclusions
• References
• 15 Evidence‐Based and Developmentally Appropriate Forensic Interviewing of Children
• The Need to Conduct Developmentally Appropriate Interviews
• Children's Cognitive Competencies and Limitations
• Interviewing Strategies
• Training
• Conclusions
• References
• 16 Considering Parental Risk in Parenting (Child Custody) Evaluation Cases Involving Child Sexual Exploitation Material
• Introduction
• Investigative, Legal and Empirical Context of the Offending Behaviour
• Considering Parental Risk
• Clinical Analysis of CSEM Offending and Risk in Family Settings: Two Case Studies
• Conclusion
• References
• 17 Assessments in Child Care Proceedings
• Introduction
• The Context
• Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS)
• Lack of Protection for Practitioners
• Evidence‐Based Practice: Challenges and Consequences
• Elevated Expectations
• Transforming Social Workers
• Ideas for a Framework for Assessment
• Forensic Approach to Assessment
• Risk Assessment
• Conclusions
• References
• Part IV: Interventions with Children and Families
• 18 Evidence‐Based Approaches to Empower Children and Families at Risk for Child Physical Abuse to Overcome Abuse and Violence
• Review of Evidence‐Based Therapies (EBTs) to Address CPA
• Summary of CPC‐CBT Components: A Case Illustration
• Conclusion
• References
• 19 Effective Therapies for Children and Non‐offending Caregivers in the Aftermath of Child Sexual Abuse or Other Traumas
• Brief Review of Research for Treatments in the Supported by and Well‐Supported by Research Evidence Categories
• Review of TF‐CBT Research
• Description of TF‐CBT
• TF‐CBT Case Study
• Conclusion
• References
• 20 Effectiveness of Cognitive and Behavioural Group‐Based Parenting Programmes to Enhance Child Protective Factors and Reduce Risk Factors for Maltreatment
• Effectiveness of Cognitive and Behavioural Group‐Based Parenting Programmes
• In Focus: Incredible Years (IY)
• Parenting Programme Moderators and Limitations
• Conclusions
• References
• 21 Critical Factors in the Successful Implementation of Evidence‐Based Parenting Programmes
• Introduction
• Parenting Interventions
• Fidelity
• Fidelity and Adaptation
• Parenting Interventions and Fidelity
• Promoting Quality Implementation
• Conclusions
• References
• 22 School‐Based Prevention of and Intervention in Child Maltreatment
• Perspectives on the Role of School Personnel
• The IOM Protractor: A Conceptual Framework from Public Health
• Prevention: School‐ and Community‐Based Educational Programming for Child Maltreatment
• Treatment: Child Maltreatment Detection and Reporting as First Steps
• Treatment: School‐Based Interventions for Survivors of Child Maltreatment
• Maintenance: Long‐Term Care and After‐Care
• Conclusions: How Schools Can Help Moving Forward
• Further Resources
• References
• 23 Using Assessment of Attachment in Child Care Proceedings to Guide Intervention
• The Dynamic‐Maturational Model (DMM) of Attachment and Adaptation
• IASA Family Attachment Court Protocol
• DMM Integrative Treatment
• The Real World: Case Study
• Summary
• Conclusion
• References
• Part V: Novel Interventions with Families
• 24 Working Systemically with Families with Intimate Partner Violence
• Setting the Scene
• Our Safety Methodology for Safe Practice: Risk, Responsibility and Collaboration
• Contra‐Indications for Safe Relational Therapeutic Practice with Couples and Families
• Working in the Territory: Looking After Ourselves
• References
• 25 Working with Non‐Offending Parents in Cases of Child Sexual Abuse
• Disclosure‐Related Challenges for Non‐Offending Parents
• Non‐Offending Parents Facing Their Child's Social and Judicial Experience
• Responding to the Needs of the Family: Child Advocacy Programmes
• Parents Becoming Aware of the Consequences of Abuse on Their Child
• Child's Sexual Abuse and Its Impact on Non‐Offending Parents
• Providing Support: The Profiles of Parents of Sexually Abused Children
• Working with Non‐Abusing Parents in Assessing the Child's Needs
• Working with Non‐Abusing Parents in Therapy: How to Help Parents Play an Active Role in Providing a Secure and Understanding Environment
• Conclusions
• References
• 26 Working with Parents with Intellectual Disabilities in Child Care Proceedings
• Definition
• Additional Issues for Parents with IDD and Outcomes for Their Children
• Involvement of Children's Services
• Parental Service Engagement
• Best‐Practice Guidelines in the UK
• Identifying Parents with IDD
• Ongoing Support for Parents with IDD
• Case Example of a Parent Support Service: Valuing Parents Support Service
• Conclusion
• References
• 27 Working with Parents with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Parents Diagnosed with a Personality Disorder
• Interventions
• Case Example: Working with Narcissistic Clients
• Conclusions
• References
• 28 Working with Parents Who Misuse Alcohol and Drugs
• Introduction
• Substance Use and the Child Welfare System
• How Should the Child Welfare System Respond?
• Looking Ahead
• Conclusion
• References