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Development of an evidence‐informed in‐home family services model for families and children at risk of abuse and neglect
Author(s) -
Ingram Stephanie D.,
Cash Scottye J.,
Oats Robert G.,
Simpson Amy,
Thompson Ronald W.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
child and family social work
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.912
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1365-2206
pISSN - 1356-7500
DOI - 10.1111/cfs.12061
Subject(s) - neglect , fidelity , intervention (counseling) , psychology , early childhood intervention , child neglect , child abuse , scale (ratio) , process (computing) , medical education , developmental psychology , applied psychology , medicine , psychiatry , suicide prevention , poison control , computer science , medical emergency , telecommunications , physics , quantum mechanics , operating system
This paper describes the components of a programme designed to prevent child maltreatment which includes the promising practices of a continuous engagement process, cognitive‐behavioural parent and skill teaching, and development of formal and informal supports for families. The programme was also designed to be implemented wide scale. Methods for assessment of strengths and needs, individualization of goals and intervention strategies, and assessment of goal achievement are also described. Finally, preliminary results of a programme implementation fidelity and outcome evaluation are summarized. The authors conclude that this programme is ready for a more rigorous efficacy trial to continue to build the evidence base for this promising intervention addressing a prevalent social problem.