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Consideration of Risk and Protective Factors for Families at Risk for Child Maltreatment: An Intervention Approach

Authors: Leigh E. Ridings, Lana O. Beasley, Jane F. Silovsky

Published in: Journal of Family Violence | Issue 2/2017

Abstract

Child maltreatment is associated with a complex interplay of risk and protective factors. Intervention service decisions for child maltreatment need an empirically-supported approach integrating targeted risk and protective factors. A literature review led to the proposed approach to address the interplay between risk (intimate partner violence; IPV and depression) and protective factors (social support and family resources) to help guide decision-making in home-based prevention services for vulnerable families. This approach suggests that social support and family resources are two pivotal protective factors in buffering against child maltreatment potential, while addressing core risk factors. This approach is consistent with research suggesting that home-based parenting programs should target central risk and protective factors in child maltreatment. Application of this approach can guide training of providers delivering home-based services and support decision-making. Future research is warranted to test this approach in empirically-supported interventions.

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Title: Consideration of Risk and Protective Factors for Families at Risk for Child Maltreatment: An Intervention Approach
Authors: Leigh E. Ridings
Lana O. Beasley
Jane F. Silovsky
Publication date: 01-02-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Family Violence / Issue 2/2017
Print ISSN: 0885-7482
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2851
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-016-9826-y

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