The Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection
The Wiley Handbook of What Works in Child Maltreatment: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Child Protection
Editor/Author
Dixon, Louise, Perkins, Daniel F. and Hamilton-Giachritsis, Catherine
Publication Year: 2017
Publisher: Wiley
Single-User Purchase Price:
$135.00

Unlimited-User Purchase Price:
$202.50
ISBN: 978-1-118-97617-3
Category: Psychology
Image Count:
18
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents
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