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New and Revised Child Abuse and Neglect User Manuals
Since the last update of the Child Abuse and Neglect User Manual Series in the early 1990s, a number of changes have occurred that dramatically affect the response to child maltreatment, including advances in research, practice, and policy. This third edition of the User Manual Series reflects the increased knowledge and the evolving state of practice and address trends and concerns relevant to today's professionals.
Child Neglect: A Guide for Prevention, Assessment and Intervention. | |
Author(s): | Office on Child Abuse and Neglect DePanfilis |
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Year Published: | 2006 - 108 pages |
Child protective services (CPS), a division within state and local social service agencies, is at the center of every communities' child protection efforts. In most jurisdictions, CPS is the agency mandated by law to conduct an initial assessment or investigation of reports of child abuse or neglect. CPS does not work alone. Many community professionals -- including law enforcement officers, health care providers, mental health professionals, educators, legal and court system personnel, and substitute care providers -- are involved in efforts to prevent, identify, investigate and treat child abuse and neglect. In addition, community and faith-based organizations, substance abuse treatment ... |
Child Protection in Families Experiencing Domestic Violence | |
Author(s): | Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, Caliber Associates. Bragg |
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Year Published: | 2003 - 108 pages |
Domestic violence is a devastating social problem that affects every segment of the population. While system responses are primarily targeted towards adult victims of abuse, increasing attention is now focused on the children who witness domestic violence. Studies estimate that 10 to 20 percent of children are at risk for exposure to domestic violence. Research also indicates children exposed to domestic violence are at an increased risk of being abused or neglected, and that a majority of studies reveal there are adult and child victims in 30 to 60 percent of families who experience domestic violence. This manual provides background ... |
Child Protective Services: A Guide for Caseworkers. 2003 | |
Author(s): | Office on Child Abuse and Neglect DePanfilis, Salus |
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Year Published: | 2003 - 141 pages |
This manual examines the roles and responsibilities of child protective services (CPS) workers. It describes the purposes, key decisions, and issues of each stage of the CPS process: intake, initial assessment/investigation, family assessment, case planning, service provision, evaluation of family progress and case closure. The manual also covers strategies for casework supervision, training, and support. Appendices include a glossary of terms, resource listings of selected national organizations, State toll-free telephone numbers for reporting child abuse, and the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. 8 tables and 173 references. |
Community Partnerships: Improving the Response to Child Maltreatment. | |
Author(s): | Children's Bureau. Office on Child Abuse and Neglect. |
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Year Published: | 2010 - 150 pages |
This manual reflects the widespread recognition that coordinated multidisciplinary responses are needed to address the complex needs of today's children and families. It offers guidance on how diverse community agencies, organizations, and individuals can join together to provide a web of support for families and create safe, healthy environments for children to thrive. The manual describes the benefits of community partnerships, outlines the steps to establishing and sustaining partnerships, and provides information on how to measure results. It also describes ways in which child protective services can adapt their practices to engage families' natural support systems and increase community involvement ... |
A Coordinated Response to Child Abuse and Neglect: The Foundation for Practice | |
Author(s): | Office on Child Abuse and Neglect Goldman, Salus, Wolcott, Kennedy |
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Year Published: | 2003 - 114 pages |
Written for new child protective services (CPS) caseworkers, professionals working with children and families, other professionals and concerned community members, this manual addresses the definition, scope, causes, and consequences of child abuse and neglect. It presents an overview of prevention efforts and the child protection process from identification and reporting through investigation and assessment to service provision and case closure. This manual is intended to accompany each profession-specific manual in the User Manual Series. Appendices include a glossary of terms, resource listings of selected national organizations concerned with child maltreatment, and State toll-free child abuse reporting numbers. 150 references. |
The Importance of Fathers in the Healthy Development of Children | |
Author(s): | Office on Child Abuse and Neglect Rosenberg, Wilcox |
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Year Published: | 2006 - 125 pages |
To carry out their responsibilities of protecting children at risk of maltreatment, CPS caseworkers must effectively engage families that often both present and face great challenges. These can include substance abuse, mental health problems, economic stress, unemployment, separation and divorce, inadequate housing, crime, and incarceration. Figuring out how best to work with and engage these families, always with the safety of and permanency for the child as the goal, is not easy. This manual also speaks to both the opportunities and challenges presented by one participant in the family sagas that CPS caseworkers deal with everyday: the father. Working with ... |
Protecting Children in Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders | |
Author(s): | Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, ICF International. |
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Year Published: | 2009 - 114 pages |
This manual provides an overview of how child welfare and other related professionals can assist families affected by substance use disorders (SUDs), which also often may be referred to as "substance abuse." It is part of the Child Abuse and Neglect User Manual Series, which is published by the Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The manual addresses the nature of SUDs; the impact of parental SUDs on children; in-home examination, screening, and assessment for SUDs; treatment of SUDs, and the role of child protective services ... |
The Role of Educators in Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect | |
Author(s): | Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, Caliber Associates. Crosson-Tower |
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Year Published: | 2003 - 85 pages |
This manual, designed to examine the roles that teachers, school counselors, school social workers, school nurses, special education professionals, administrators, and other school personnel have in helping maltreated children, provides the basis for the involvement of educators in combating the problem of child abuse and neglect. It also may be used by other professionals involved in child abuse and neglect interventions, such as child protective services, mental health, law enforcement, health care, and early childhood professionals, to gain a better understanding of the role of educators in child protection. Specifically, this manual addresses the following topics: Identifying reasons why educators ... |
The Role of First Responders in Child Maltreatment Cases: Disaster and Nondisaster Situations | |
Author(s): | Office on Child Abuse and Neglect Cage, Salus |
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Year Published: | 2010 - 158 pages |
This manual is for professionals, such as emergency medical technicians, child protective services caseworkers, and law enforcement officers, who have the primary responsibility for the initial on-scene response to situations in which child abuse or neglect may have occurred. The manual describes the various types of child maltreatment and the signs that may indicate that maltreatment has occurred, provides an overview of the initial response and investigation in cases of suspected maltreatment, explains how first responders should prepare for and provide testimony in court for maltreatment cases, and outlines how first responders and their agencies can respond to child maltreatment ... |
The Role of Professional Child Care Providers in Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect | |
Author(s): | Office on Child Abuse and Neglect Karageorge, Kendall |
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Year Published: | 2008 - 111 pages |
This manual provides information on the roles and responsibilities of child care providers in preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect within and outside early childhood programs. It also presents an overview of prevention efforts, reporting laws, caring for maltreated children, and ways to support parents and professionals who work with families. |
Supervising Child Protective Services Caseworkers | |
Author(s): | Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, Caliber Associates. Salus |
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Year Published: | 2004 - 110 pages |
This manual provides the foundation for effective supervisory practice in child protective services (CPS). It describes the roles and responsibilities of the CPS supervisor, and it provides practice oriented advice on how to carry out supervisory responsibilities effectively. Best practices and critical issues in supervisory practice are underscored throughout. Topics include: The nature of CPS supervision; Making the transition from caseworker to supervisor; Building the foundation for effective unit performance; Building staff capacity and achieving excellence in performance; Supervisory feedback and performance recognition; Results-oriented management; Clinical supervision; Recruitment and retention; Managing from the middle; and Taking care of oneself and ... |
Working with the Courts in Child Protection | |
Author(s): | Office on Child Abuse and Neglect Jones |
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Year Published: | 2006 - 130 pages |
Part of a series of manuals designed to provide guidance on child protection practices, this manual explains court processes most relevant to child abuse and neglect cases. It introduces concepts and terminology associated with the courts, describes the key court processes, and presents practical information to help child protective services caseworkers prepare for court litigation. Specific chapters address: the general or common court system; the powers of the court and the rights of parents and children in child maltreatment cases; the interplay between child maltreatment legislation and caseworker practice; the juvenile court process; the criminal court process; domestic relations and ... |