Chapter
Part I Research and Theoretical Perspectives
Chapter 2 Child Abuse and Neglect: Prevalence and Incidence
Conceptual and Methodological Challenges
Who is Missing from the Prevalence Research?
Community Prevalence Surveys
Implications for Practice
Chapter 3 Child Abuse and Neglect: Ecological Perspectives
Child Abuse and Neglect: Ecological Perspectives
Historical Single-Factor Approaches
The Multi-Factor (Ecological) Model
Risk and Protective Factors
Ecological Approaches to Prevention
Chapter 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
Chapter 5 Psychological, Economic and Physical Health Consequences of Child Maltreatment
Maltreatment Research in Perspective
Chapter 6 The Neurobiology and Genetics of Childhood Maltreatment
The Impact of Maltreatment on Brain Development
Chapter 7 Intimate Partner Violence and Child Maltreatment
Implications for Research, Practice and Policy
Part II Children’s Services and Public Health Approaches to Prevention
Chapter 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 Need in England
Children Who are the Subject of Child Protection Plans
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
Chapter 9 Children’s Services: Toward Effective Child Protection
Family Preservation: Does It Work?
Principles to Guide the Decision to Remove Children from Their Parents
Building Partnerships with Parents
Chapter 10 Using the Formal Pre-Proceedings Process to Prevent or Prepare for Care Proceedings in the UK
The Pre-Proceedings Process for Care Proceedings
Researching the Pre-Proceedings Process – Method and Main Findings
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
Pre-Proceedings and Care Proceedings Under the Children and Families Act 2014
Chapter 11 The Prevention of Child Maltreatment: The Case for a Public Health Approach to Behavioural Parenting Intervention
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
Chapter 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
Chapter 13 Evidence-Based Assessments of Children and Families: Safeguarding Children Assessment and Analysis Framework
Purpose and Principles of SAAF
The SAAF Seven-Stage Model
Chapter 14 Utilising an Attachment Perspective in Parenting Assessment
Parenting: An Attachment Theory Perspective
Patterns of Caregiving and Attachment
The Attachment Component in Evaluating Parenting
Parent and Parent–Child Interaction Measures
Chapter 15 Evidence-Based and Developmentally Appropriate Forensic Interviewing of Children
The Need to Conduct Developmentally Appropriate Interviews
Children’s Cognitive Competencies and Limitations
Chapter 16 Considering Parental Risk in Parenting (Child Custody) Evaluation Cases Involving Child Sexual Exploitation Material
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
Chapter 17 Assessments in Child Care Proceedings: Observations in Practice
Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS)
Lack of Protection for Practitioners
Evidence-Based Practice: Challenges and Consequences
Transforming Social Workers
Ideas for a Framework for Assessment
Forensic Approach to Assessment
Part IV Interventions with Children and Families
Chapter 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
Chapter 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
Chapter 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
Chapter 21 Critical Factors in the Successful Implementation of Evidence-Based Parenting Programmes: Fidelity, Adaptation and Promoting Quality
Parenting Interventions and Fidelity
Promoting Quality Implementation
Chapter 22 School-Based Prevention of and Intervention in Child Maltreatment: Current Practice in the United States and Future Directions
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
Chapter 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
Part V Novel Interventions with Families
Chapter 24 Working Systemically with Families with Intimate Partner Violence
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
Chapter 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
Chapter 26 Working with Parents with Intellectual Disabilities in Child Care Proceedings
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
Chapter 27 Working with Parents with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder
Parents Diagnosed with a Personality Disorder
Case Example: Working with Narcissistic Clients
Chapter 28 Working with Parents Who Misuse Alcohol and Drugs
Substance Use and the Child Welfare System
How Should the Child Welfare System Respond?