Can policy changes reduce child poverty?
Learn about findings from a study that explores the effect that four social policies and programs can have on child poverty.
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Do higher standards of proof for child abuse and neglect impact rates of substantiation?
Learn about findings from a study that examines the outcomes related to having higher standards of proof for substantiation.
How do parent partner programs instill hope and support prevention and reunification? (APPENDIX)
This appendix provides a brief summary of the research on individual parent partner programs.
Do reporting professionals overexpose marginalized families to more surveillance due to the dual nature of child welfare services?
Learn from a study that explores how making reports to CPS may lead to over-surveillance and trauma for families.
How can we ensure that separating children from their families is an intervention of last resort?
Review findings from an article describing how child removal decisions are based on inconsistent standards and practices among states.
How does involvement with law enforcement impact the reporting of child abuse and neglect?
Learn findings from a study that describes the relationship between police contact with families and the reporting of child maltreatment.
Did a review of death certificate data reveal an underreporting of fatalities due to child abuse?
Explore findings from a study that looked at medical examiner data to conclude that true rates of fatal child abuse may be underreported.
How can child protection agencies use safety science to promote a safety culture?
Explore ways that agencies can implement the principles of safety science in order to encourage a workplace culture of safety and trust.
Can strengthening national data on child fatalities aid in prevention?
Explore findings from a report that outlines why a consistent and coordinated approach to child fatality data is necessary.
Do prior maltreatment reports serve as a risk factor for child fatalities?
Learn from a study that examines the relationship between nonfatal maltreatment allegations and child fatalities in young children.