A. Gonzalez, H. MacMillan, M. Tanaka, & L. Tonmyr (2020). Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 35(13-14), 2607-2623. DOI: 10.1177/0886260517705661 Abstract
Children exposed to intimate partner violence (CE-IPV) are at increased risk for later health and social difficulties. To date, studies have primarily focused on CE-IPV as a unitary construct; this may lead to the mistaken assumption that all subtypes of CE-IPV (i.e., exposure to direct, or indirect physical abuse, or exposure to emotional abuse) are equally harmful requiring similar responses from child welfare services. The purpose of this study was to examine child welfare responses by CE-IPV subtype in a large Canadian child welfare sample. Using data from the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect-2008 (N = 2, 184), we examined child welfare responses to CE-IPV subtypes or their co-occurrence. Information was obtained from child welfare workers' reports. Cases with co-occurring subtypes of CE-IPV were more likely to be substantiated and involved multiple incidents compared with that with single CE-IPV subtypes. Cases with direct physical CE-IPV and co-occurring CE-IPV were also more likely to remain open and have an application considered or made to child welfare court. Exposure to emotional IPV was the least likely to warrant intervention by welfare services, including referrals to specialized services. These results suggest that within CE-IPV subtypes, there is evidence of different responses (recommendations and service) once a case has been opened by a worker. Future research is needed to examine the effectiveness of the responses and outcomes for children following child welfare interventions. Request the full-text here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/316330201_Child_Welfare_Responses_Linked_to_Subtypes_of_Exposure_to_Intimate_Partner_Violence_Evidence_From_the_Canadian_Incidence_Study_of_Reported_Child_Abuse_and_Neglect
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Beth Archer-Kuhn & Stefan de Villiers (2019). In Cogitatio Press. 10.17645/si.v7i1.1768
Abstract: This article reports on an exploratory, qualitative, multiple-methods study that included individual interviews and a focus group with child protection services (CPS) workers in a large city in Alberta, Canada. The findings illuminate current CPS worker practices in situations of domestic violence where inclusion and exclusion decisions are made for service provision, and the ways in which documents reflect these day-today practices; how service user descriptions are constructed and reconstructed, the social problem of domestic violence conceptualized, and the ways in which professional development training encourages critical thinking about existing practices to create new solutions for families experiencing domestic violence. Thematic analysis reveals three themes about CPS workers' experience: 1) current practices reflect invisibility of men and accountability of women; 2) personal and professional shift in perspectives on who to work with, gender expectations , and how CPS are delivered; and 3) reflexive practice into potential intervention strategies and professional development training. The findings suggest specific recommendations for practice including the need to engage men in child welfare practice, shift perspective about service delivery with families experiencing domestic violence, and account for gender norms and practices in service delivery. Read the full article here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330711983_Gendered_Practices_in_Child_Protection_Shifting_Mother_Accountability_and_Father_Invisibility_in_Situations_of_Domestic_Violence Understanding the Parent Experience in Child Custody Decision-Making: How Social Workers Can Help2/4/2020 Beth Archer-Kuhn (2019). In Families in Society, 100(2), 200–212. https://doi.org/10.1177/1044389419825592
Abstract: Parent perspective and experience is largely absent from the research literature in child custody decision-making, making it challenging for social workers to understand the parent experience. Research often focuses on outcome studies regarding children’s adjustment and well-being, with little attention to the parent voice. This article addresses this gap using a phenomenological approach. Eighteen participants were recruited from a mid-sized community in Ontario through the mandatory information program (MIP). In-depth interviews and thematic analysis reveal five themes: (a) redefining role, (b) the importance of agency, (c) shared decision-making, (d) the battleground—barriers to shared decision-making, and (e) complexities involved in shared decision-making. These findings illuminate shared parenting challenges, highlighting the need for family supports and services in navigating challenging post-separation realities. Read the article here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331865651_Understanding_the_Parent_Experience_in_Child_Custody_Decision-Making_How_Social_Workers_Can_Help |
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