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Population-Based Prevention of Child Maltreatment: The U.S. Triple P System Population Trial

Authors: Ronald J. Prinz, Matthew R. Sanders, Cheri J. Shapiro, Daniel J. Whitaker, John R. Lutzker

Published in: Prevention Science | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

The prevention of child maltreatment necessitates a public health approach. In the U.S. Triple P System Population Trial, 18 counties were randomly assigned to either dissemination of the Triple P—Positive Parenting Program system or to the services-as-usual control condition. Dissemination involved Triple P professional training for the existing workforce (over 600 service providers), as well as universal media and communication strategies. Large effect sizes were found for three independently derived population indicators: substantiated child maltreatment, child out-of-home placements, and child maltreatment injuries. This study is the first to randomize geographical areas and show preventive impact on child maltreatment at a population level using evidence-based parenting interventions.

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Title: Population-Based Prevention of Child Maltreatment: The U.S. Triple P System Population Trial
Authors: Ronald J. Prinz
Matthew R. Sanders
Cheri J. Shapiro
Daniel J. Whitaker
John R. Lutzker
Publication date: 01-03-2009
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Prevention Science / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 1389-4986
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6695
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-009-0123-3

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