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Veteran Parents in Child Protective Services: Theory and Implementation
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Nilsen, Wendy J.; Affronti, Melissa L.; Coombes, Margaret L. – Family Relations, 2009
"Veteran parents" (VPs), or parents who have experienced challenges concerning their children's health and then mentor other families through similar situations, are widely used for parent support. This model has been adopted by Child Protective Services (CPS) to increase parent engagement. Here, we expand the theoretical discussion of VPs in CPS…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Child Welfare, Social Services, Mentors
The Role of Parent Training with Abusive and Neglectful Parents.
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Dore, Martha Morrison; Lee, Judy M. – Family Relations, 1999
Reviews the current research on the effectiveness of parent training programs aimed at parents at high risk for child maltreatment. Summarizes this literature and draws implications for designing more effective programs to meet the needs of this difficult-to-reach group. (Author/MKA)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Literature Reviews, Parents
Abused and Non-Abused Children's Perceptions of Their Mothers, Fathers and Siblings: Implications for a Comprehensive Family Treatment Plan.
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Halperin, Sandra L. – Family Relations, 1981
Because abuse affects all members of an abusive family, the entire family system must be assessed and treated. A three-phase comprehensive assessment and treatment model is proposed that includes individual, marital, sibling, and family dynamics. This combination of treatment approaches culminates in conjoint family therapy. (Author)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Children, Counseling Techniques, Family Counseling
Relational Competence and Social Support among Parents at Risk of Child Abuse.
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Kugler, Karen E; Hansson, Robert O. – Family Relations, 1988
Explored relationship between situational variables, personality (relational competence) variables, and two outcome variables (perceived control and0d/AIW ssion) that increase risk of child abuse. Found control and depression among high-risk parents to be consistently predicted by relational competence variables such as shyness, assertiveness,…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Child Abuse, Counseling Techniques, Depression (Psychology)
Using Mediation to Prevent Child Maltreatment: An Exploratory Study.
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Stahler, Gerald J.; And Others – Family Relations, 1990
Explored application of mediation approach to resolution of intrafamily disputes between parents and adolescents as a means of preventing child maltreatment. About 90 percent of 50 participating families were able to reach a mediation agreement, and 80 percent of these agreements were adhered to after 2 months. Results indicated considerable…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Arbitration, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems