Child Protection and Practice最新文献

{"title":"When practitioners become research partners: Lessons from two cross-national child protection studies","authors":"Paula S. Oliveira","doi":"10.1016/j.chipro.2026.100278","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chipro.2026.100278","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100237,"journal":{"name":"Child Protection and Practice","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100278"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145924897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Accounts about siblings’ experience of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse: Prevalence and agreement in a retrospective study of adult sibling pairs","authors":"Susanne Witte ,&nbsp;Jörg M. Fegert ,&nbsp;Sabine Walper","doi":"10.1016/j.chipro.2025.100273","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chipro.2025.100273","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The validity of child abuse reports has been investigated, focusing on the agreement between prospective and retrospective reports of child abuse. The agreement of siblings' accounts about each other's experiences of abuse has been overlooked, although it might provide valuable insights.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>We examined the prevalence of accounts about siblings' experience of abuse in a retrospective survey and analyzed predictors of accounts about different types of abuse. Moreover, agreement between accounts about siblings’ experiences of abuse and predictors of agreement were investigated.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Retrospective reports of 4568 adults participating in an online survey were analyzed in terms of predictors of accounts about siblings' experience of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse (71.31 % female). In a subsample of 870 participants, another sibling from the same family also participated in the survey, enabling the assessment of agreement in accounts. Predictors of accounts about siblings' experience of abuse and agreement between accounts were assessed using multivariate logistic regression. Agreement was assessed using Cohen's Kappa as well as agreement in percent.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>Siblings' experience of emotional abuse was reported by 6.33 % of the participants, siblings' experience of physical abuse by 5.76 %, and siblings' experience of sexual abuse by 2.74 %. The agreement was highest for accounts about physical abuse, followed by sexual abuse. The agreement was higher for accounts about older siblings' experience than for younger siblings' experience of all abuse types. Significant predictors of accounts about siblings’ experiences of abuse and agreement between accounts relate to informant characteristics, sibling constellation, sibling relationship quality, and self-reported experience of abuse and neglect.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Findings highlight the possibility of investigating the prevalence rates of child abuse with reports of siblings, but also show possible factors contributing to bias in reporting and thus estimates. In practice, testimony from other family members is an essential aspect of restorative justice proceedings, and these findings might help understand conflicting testimonies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100237,"journal":{"name":"Child Protection and Practice","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100273"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145790462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Practitioners’ perspectives on enablers of improved mental health outcomes for children and young people in out-of-home care: Beyond a “scattergun approach”","authors":"Lottie G. Harris ,&nbsp;Daryl J. Higgins ,&nbsp;Megan L. Willis","doi":"10.1016/j.chipro.2026.100283","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chipro.2026.100283","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>In Australia, children and young people in out-of-home care (OOHC) face high rates of complex mental health challenges, yet no systemic framework exists to address their needs effectively. As a result, this population's mental health care needs remain largely unmet.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aimed to identify key enablers the OOHC sector can leverage to improve mental health outcomes for this cohort.</div></div><div><h3>Participants</h3><div>27 Australian OOHC practitioners in diverse roles (case worker, therapeutic specialist, clinical lead, executives) participated in semi-structured interviews in which a phenomenological approach was applied.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Drawing on evidence derived from an earlier literature review on the same topic; participant interview data was thematically analysed and subsequently mapped onto the ecological model for targeted identification and investment.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>Practitioners endorsed all 11 enablers identified in the literature and introduced four new ones: (1) fostering belonging through community connections, (2) building sustainable workforces, (3) embedding clinical teams within OOHC services, and (4) promoting collective investment in the mental health of children and young people.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Greater investment and advocacy by the OOHC sector for the systematic implementation of these enablers is likely to improve the mental health of children and young people. Future practice and research should evaluate these enablers systematically to ensure comprehensive mental health care for this population.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100237,"journal":{"name":"Child Protection and Practice","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100283"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146037196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"“When we speak to them at their level, they are able to speak everything”: Reflections on training fieldworkers in South Africa to conduct research on violence across three generations","authors":"Mpho Silima ,&nbsp;Kopano Monaisa ,&nbsp;Franziska Meinck ,&nbsp;Nicola Christofides ,&nbsp;Nataly Woollett ,&nbsp;Hannabeth Franchino-Olsen","doi":"10.1016/j.chipro.2026.100280","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chipro.2026.100280","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Violence against women and children (VAWC) are global issues that particularly affect South Africa. Conducting research on VAWC requires skilled and compassionate interviewers who can collect accurate and valuable data from multiple family members while being sensitive to participants' stories and potential distress. However, there is a lack of knowledge on how to train fieldworkers for such research.</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>To address gaps in knowledge on appropriate training for fieldworkers, this paper presents key reflections and recommendations on challenges and opportunities for high-quality training and data collection from a research study on intergenerational violence transmission.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The study included three focus group discussions with six fieldworkers and debriefing sessions with seven study facilitators. The fieldworkers were aged 28–48 and resided in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The collected data (transcriptions from the audio recorded FDGs) was analyzed using a rapid analytical approach.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The findings showed that continuous, experiential training is crucial in enhancing fieldworkers' skills and shifting attitudes, especially regarding gender norms and violence.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Training on sensitive topics should be tailored to address the specific demands of the study, considering the complexity of the subject matter and the interviewers' previous experience. Promoting a culture of self-care among the research teams is essential. This can be achieved by implementing techniques like meditation, frequent debriefings, and encouraging open communication to enhance the resilience and general well-being of fieldworkers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100237,"journal":{"name":"Child Protection and Practice","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100280"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146037195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analyzing the initial implementation of MIAF® Pre-service training and foster family applicant assessment","authors":"Kamila Araújo ,&nbsp;Stephanie Alves ,&nbsp;Leonor Rodrigues ,&nbsp;Sandra Ornelas ,&nbsp;Isabel Soares ,&nbsp;Helena Grangeia","doi":"10.1016/j.chipro.2026.100290","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chipro.2026.100290","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Over the past two decades, Family Foster Care (FFC) has increased across Europe as part of child protection deinstitutionalization policies. However, in Portugal, only 5.7% of the 6349 children in out-of-home care are in FFC, representing one of the lowest rates in Europe. Given this context, the development of a comprehensive, evidence-based practice model is crucial. In response, the Integrated Model of Family Foster Care (MIAF®) was developed based on the Design-Based Research process. This study aimed to analyze the initial implementation of the MIAF® Pre-service Training and Foster Family Applicant Assessment, focusing on strengths, barriers to implementation, and areas for improvement from the perspectives of professionals involved in the initial implementation phase. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 professionals who participated in the initial implementation; interviews were video and audio-recorded following participants’ consent. Sociodemographic data were collected through an online questionnaire. Thematic analysis indicated that FFC professionals perceived the model as well-structured, flexible, and objective. Its tools and processes were seen as supporting decision-making in selecting the most suitable families to ensure high-quality FFC placement. However, organizational and systemic barriers (e.g., workload, role overlap, legislative time constraints) and model-level challenges (e.g., usability of assessment tools) emerged. Professionals suggested refinements to the model (e.g., increasing foster family testimonies, streamlining the report form). This qualitative study highlights MIAF® as a significant step toward evidence-based FFC practice in Portugal, while emphasizing the need for further model adjustments and broader investment to overcome systemic barriers and support its scale-up.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100237,"journal":{"name":"Child Protection and Practice","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100290"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147419609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rural contextual factors affecting child welfare practice","authors":"Kathryn Maguire-Jack ,&nbsp;Sarah Parmenter ,&nbsp;Olivia D. Chang ,&nbsp;Erna Chiu ,&nbsp;Yujeong Chang ,&nbsp;Yanghyun Park","doi":"10.1016/j.chipro.2026.100294","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chipro.2026.100294","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Rural child maltreatment rates exceed those within urban settings. Geographic distance and resource limitations may influence the provision of child welfare services in rural settings. This study explores how the rural context impacts child welfare service provision in Northern Michigan.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with 27 child welfare workers and supervisors from one child welfare region in Michigan, comprised of Michigan's rural Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula. Qualitative thematic analysis was used to identify factors that influence rural child welfare practice.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Two primary themes emerged, including systemic issues and cultural considerations. In terms of systemic issues, participants pointed to staff and foster home shortages, which were exacerbated by low population density. Confidentiality concerns and social role overlap further complicated practice in small communities. Participants identified distrust of government and other cultural factors that affected the likelihood of reporting suspected maltreatment. Interviews highlighted the ways in which these factors affected engagement with child welfare services.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Aspects of the rural context provide additional considerations for child welfare practice in rural areas. Training and incentives unique to the rural context are needed to support child welfare workers and enhance services provided. An emphasis on prevention services might reduce demand on child welfare systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100237,"journal":{"name":"Child Protection and Practice","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100294"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147419605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cumulative and item-level adverse childhood experiences in relation to suicidal ideation and attempts among incarcerated Japanese youth","authors":"Masaru Takahashi ,&nbsp;Kasumi Imahara ,&nbsp;Kayoko Myojo ,&nbsp;Michiko Yasuda ,&nbsp;Yukiko Miyamoto","doi":"10.1016/j.chipro.2025.100275","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chipro.2025.100275","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Research reports higher suicidal ideation (SI) and suicide attempts (SAs) among offender populations than the general population.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study investigated the association of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on SI and SAs among Japanese incarcerated youth.</div></div><div><h3>Participants and setting</h3><div>The study included 436 participants (351 boys, 85 girls) placed in four juvenile correctional institutions in Japan. Mean age was 17.09 years (<em>SD</em> = 1.59) for boys and 16.76 years (<em>SD</em> = 1.65) for girls, age range 12–19 years.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>A self-report questionnaire was administered to detained youth between September 2021 and March 2023, including only those who consented to participate.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Lifetime prevalence of SI was 44.7 % for girls and 19.3 % for boys, while SAs were 29.4 % for girls and 8.0 % for boys, showing girls were significantly more likely to report both behaviors. Logistic regression analyses showed that while cumulative ACE scores were associated with both SI and SAs (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.40, 95 %CI = [1.21–1.62] for SA; AOR = 1.32, 95 %CI = [1.17–1.49] for SI), most individual ACEs were not. Only family SAs significantly increased risk of both behaviors, while having an incarcerated family member decreased SI risk.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Our findings highlight the need for trauma-informed approaches within forensic and correctional environments to enhance mental health support for affected youth offenders. The results indicate that childhood adversity is not uniformly associated with mental health issues, underscoring the importance of examining how individual ACEs relate to youth suicide prevention efforts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100237,"journal":{"name":"Child Protection and Practice","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100275"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145839977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Surveying children and young people on sensitive topics: Creating engaging, accessible, trauma-informed digital questionnaires","authors":"Anna McCarthy ,&nbsp;Julia I. Rudolph ,&nbsp;Deborah Fry ,&nbsp;Claire P. Monks ,&nbsp;Rosana Pacella ,&nbsp;Franziska Meinck","doi":"10.1016/j.chipro.2025.100274","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chipro.2025.100274","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Research with children and young people requires bespoke measurement tools and methodologies, designed with the end-user in mind.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This paper describes the design of digital questionnaires for children and young people which are engaging, accessible, and trauma-informed. It is presented in the context of a larger study, which designed violence prevalence survey questionnaires for participants aged 11–25 years in the United Kingdom.</div></div><div><h3>Participants and setting</h3><div>Data collection was conducted with child abuse and violence research professionals, adults and children with lived experience of violence in the UK, and children and young people in the target age group in the UK.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Feedback on the design of the questionnaires was gathered via online Delphi surveys, focus groups, participatory research sessions, qualitative interviews, and individual consultations. Thematic analysis was conducted to review feedback on digital format features, trauma-informed design, and accessibility. The project followed an iterative and multi-stage process.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>Digital formatting (including matrix questions, survey branching, and navigation buttons), trauma-informed design (including question introductions and opt-out response phrasing), and accessibility features (including audio recordings and readability) can be utilised to generate an engaging, accessible, and trauma-informed measurement tool appropriate for children and young people.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Using an inclusive and child-focused approach to design has the potential to positively impact children's ability and willingness to engage with surveys, ultimately improving the resulting data and our understanding of children's experiences of violence.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100237,"journal":{"name":"Child Protection and Practice","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100274"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145976821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Translating global thinking to community-level practice: How a southern-based organization is influencing improved practice in violence prevention in East Africa","authors":"Ramadhan Kirunda,&nbsp;Deogratias Yiga,&nbsp;Samalie Teera Lutaaya","doi":"10.1016/j.chipro.2025.100261","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chipro.2025.100261","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100237,"journal":{"name":"Child Protection and Practice","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100261"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145884223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How fathers seek to break the intergenerational transmission of ACEs: A qualitative study of Canadian fathers","authors":"Audrey-Ann Deneault ,&nbsp;Ali Tarraf ,&nbsp;Camille Bordeleau ,&nbsp;Mahée Gariépy ,&nbsp;Gabrielle Myre ,&nbsp;Amélie Gagné ,&nbsp;Laurence Beaulieu ,&nbsp;Nicole Racine","doi":"10.1016/j.chipro.2026.100291","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chipro.2026.100291","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with a range of negative health and mental health outcomes, and are often transmitted from one generation to the next. Although research has largely focused on mothers, understanding how fathers seek to disrupt the intergenerational transmission of ACEs is critical, especially given increasing paternal involvement in childrearing.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aimed to explore how fathers who experienced ACEs strive to break cycles of adversity.</div></div><div><h3>Participants</h3><div>Twelve Canadian fathers aged 25 to 47 participated in this study. All had experienced at least one ACE and had at least one child under 18.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In this qualitative study, participants engaged in a semi-structured interview focused on their ACEs, parenting strategies, and efforts to interrupt intergenerational transmission of ACEs. Interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>The analysis identified three protective factors that helped fathers disrupt the intergenerational transmission cycle of ACEs: (1) self-reflection and personal development, (2) intentional engagement and emotional availability as a father, and (3) reliance on support systems, including partners, professionals, and the community. In contrast, a fourth theme captured father-specific barriers, including limited access to father-focused support and stigma around emotional expression.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Fathers are active agents in preventing the intergenerational transmission of ACEs, but face structural and cultural barriers in doing so. These findings underscore the importance of developing interventions and policies that can support father involvement and provide accessible resources on fatherhood. Prevention and intervention programs should increasingly integrate father-specific needs, challenge gender norms, and promote emotional openness.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100237,"journal":{"name":"Child Protection and Practice","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100291"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147419608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}