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View article: Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse in the UK—Are we all talking about the same thing?
Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse in the UK—Are we all talking about the same thing? Open
Mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse involves regulations that legally require the reporting of suspected cases of child abuse to state authorities. In this study, we examine the debate surrounding the planned introduction of MR fo…
View article: Looking at a blind spot: using a longitudinal population cohort study to examine inequalities in child social worker contact among mothers experiencing domestic abuse in Scotland
Looking at a blind spot: using a longitudinal population cohort study to examine inequalities in child social worker contact among mothers experiencing domestic abuse in Scotland Open
Research on inequalities in children’s services in the UK highlights a lack of systematic data on parental demographics, obstructing analysis of structural factors influencing children’s outcomes. Using Growing Up in Scotland, a nationally…
View article: Effectiveness of steam cleaning technology on reducing the occurrence of ESKAPE organisms and Escherichia coli in the stables of an equine referral hospital
Effectiveness of steam cleaning technology on reducing the occurrence of ESKAPE organisms and Escherichia coli in the stables of an equine referral hospital Open
This study provides novel data suggesting that steam cleaning was effective at reducing ESKAPE organisms on smooth surfaces and may offer an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical disinfectants.
View article: Accountability and Hyperaccountability in Child Protection Scandals
Accountability and Hyperaccountability in Child Protection Scandals Open
The number of child abuse–related deaths has decreased significantly in the United Kingdom over the past 50 years, but there remains public and political concern about the actual and perceived risk of child deaths, with resultant processes…
View article: Crafting Subverses: A Narrative Analysis of the Experience of Losing a Parent through Intimate Partner Homicide
Crafting Subverses: A Narrative Analysis of the Experience of Losing a Parent through Intimate Partner Homicide Open
Purpose Losing a parent due to intimate partner homicide is a traumatic experience, exacerbated by homicide and the associated grief being a taboo in many western cultures. This study investigated the experiences of young people and adults…
View article: “That weird kid without parents”: a qualitative analysis of identity following bereavement due to parental intimate partner homicide in Australia
“That weird kid without parents”: a qualitative analysis of identity following bereavement due to parental intimate partner homicide in Australia Open
Purpose Bereavement through parental intimate partner homicide (IPH) is a unique form of complex trauma that may disrupt and destabilise identity in surviving children. This qualitative study aimed to generate a better understanding of pos…
View article: Applying a Socio-Ecological Model to Understanding the Needs of Children and Young People Bereaved by Intimate Partner Homicide across their Life Course
Applying a Socio-Ecological Model to Understanding the Needs of Children and Young People Bereaved by Intimate Partner Homicide across their Life Course Open
Purpose To develop a socio-ecological understanding of the immediate and long-term effects on, and the needs of, children and young people (CYP) in the UK and Ireland bereaved by parental intimate partner homicide (IPH). Method The study d…
View article: The feasibility and acceptability of delivering a group trauma‐focused intervention to children in care
The feasibility and acceptability of delivering a group trauma‐focused intervention to children in care Open
Objective Young people in care (i.e., in the child welfare system) are a group who have often experienced very high rates of potentially traumatic events, including maltreatment. It is well‐documented that they have high rates of trauma‐re…
View article: Early maternal death following child removal—A short report using observational data
Early maternal death following child removal—A short report using observational data Open
Key Practitioner Messages Mothers who have a child removed from their care often face a range of vulnerabilities, such as abuse in childhood, isolation, poverty, poor mental health, domestic abuse, and substance misuse, which contribute to…
View article: Papering over the Cracks or Rebuilding the System: Opportunities and Challenges for the Barnahus Model in the United Kingdom
Papering over the Cracks or Rebuilding the System: Opportunities and Challenges for the Barnahus Model in the United Kingdom Open
Part of the complexity of responding to child maltreatment lies within the intersection of the child welfare and criminal justice systems. Drawing upon learning from two separate research studies in the United Kingdom, we identify several …
View article: Data resource profile: the Edinburgh Child Protection Dataset - a new linked administrative data source of children referred to Child Protection paediatric services in Edinburgh, Scotland
Data resource profile: the Edinburgh Child Protection Dataset - a new linked administrative data source of children referred to Child Protection paediatric services in Edinburgh, Scotland Open
IntroductionChild maltreatment affects a substantial number of children. However current evidence relies on either longitudinal studies, which are complex and resource-intensive, or linked data studies based on social services data, which …
View article: “That Weird Kid Without Parents”: A Qualitative Analysis of Identity Following Bereavement due to Parental Intimate Partner Homicide in Australia
“That Weird Kid Without Parents”: A Qualitative Analysis of Identity Following Bereavement due to Parental Intimate Partner Homicide in Australia Open
This qualitative study highlights how people bereaved due to parental intimate partner homicide relate to themselves and the world in meaningful and trauma-specific ways.
View article: Illuminating the daily life experiences of adolescents with and without ADHD: protocol for an ecological momentary assessment study
Illuminating the daily life experiences of adolescents with and without ADHD: protocol for an ecological momentary assessment study Open
Introduction Adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at elevated risk of a range of difficulties, among which emotion regulation, peer and co-occurring mental health problems are prominent challenges. To better…
View article: Illuminating the daily life experiences of adolescents with and without ADHD: Protocol for an ecological momentary assessment study
Illuminating the daily life experiences of adolescents with and without ADHD: Protocol for an ecological momentary assessment study Open
IntroductionAdolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are at elevated risk of a range of difficulties, among which emotion regulation, peer, and co-occurring mental health problems are prominent challenges. To better…
View article: Screening children with a history of maltreatment for post‐traumatic stress disorder in frontline social care organizations: A process evaluation
Screening children with a history of maltreatment for post‐traumatic stress disorder in frontline social care organizations: A process evaluation Open
The use of standardized screening tools to identify trauma exposure and associated symptoms is commonly recommended as a key component in the development of trauma informed services and is seen as integral to facilitating access to evidenc…
View article: Validation of the family focused mental health practice questionnaire in measuring health and social care professionals’ family focused practice
Validation of the family focused mental health practice questionnaire in measuring health and social care professionals’ family focused practice Open
Background Parental mental illness is a major public health issue and there is growing evidence that family focused practice can improve outcomes for parents and their families. However, few reliable and valid instruments measure mental he…
View article: Supportive Relationships with Trusted Adults for Children and Young People Who Have Experienced Adversities: Implications for Social Work Service Provision
Supportive Relationships with Trusted Adults for Children and Young People Who Have Experienced Adversities: Implications for Social Work Service Provision Open
Adverse childhood experiences encompass both direct harm, such as abuse and neglect, and indirect harm via family issues, including parental substance abuse and mental illness. They create significant risks for problems in later life, incl…
View article: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Group-Based Interventions for Treating Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Children and Adolescents
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Group-Based Interventions for Treating Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Children and Adolescents Open
Group PTSD interventions, particularly cognitive-behavioral therapy-based interventions, are effective at targeting posttrauma distress in children and adolescents. There was evidence of effectiveness when delivered in highly complex and r…
View article: An agenda for future research regarding the mental health of young people with care experience
An agenda for future research regarding the mental health of young people with care experience Open
Young people who are currently or were previously in state care have consistently been found to have much higher rates of mental health and neurodevelopmental difficulties than the general youth population. While a number of high‐quality r…
View article: Risk and protective factors for children's psychopathology in the context of domestic violence – A study using nationally representative longitudinal survey data
Risk and protective factors for children's psychopathology in the context of domestic violence – A study using nationally representative longitudinal survey data Open
We show how domestic violence directly and indirectly affects children, via the mother-child relationship. We propose a model which could explain how the mother-child bond both mediates and moderates the effect of domestic violence on chil…
View article: Conducting large‐scale mixed‐method research on harm and abuse prevention with children under 12: Learning from a UK feasibility study
Conducting large‐scale mixed‐method research on harm and abuse prevention with children under 12: Learning from a UK feasibility study Open
This paper reports on a feasibility study for an evaluation of a UK primary school‐based prevention programme that addresses multiple forms of abuse and neglect, identifying research design and ethical issues and exploring research practic…
View article: Intimate partner violence and child maltreatment in Scotland – Insights from nationally representative longitudinal survey data
Intimate partner violence and child maltreatment in Scotland – Insights from nationally representative longitudinal survey data Open
When mothers report IPV, the extent and severity of the abuse is incrementally associated with children's experiences of parental aggression, and ethnic minority boys are far more at risk. Parental aggression should be understood within th…
View article: New understandings in childhood research and their implications for child and family services
New understandings in childhood research and their implications for child and family services Open
In recent times the production of research linking childhood experiences with later life outcomes has had the effect of producing new understandings of child development, with increased attribution given to this stage in the life cycle as …