Research Watch

Research Watch is a monthly journal club for faculty and doctoral students interested in child welfare research. It is a joint McGill / University of Toronto initiative supported by funds from the Royal Bank of Canada. We review empirical studies published in the leading child welfare journals and select the most salient and rigorous studies to be summarized and distributed in a monthly e-newsletter.

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Title Year of Publication Reviewed By
Study finds that specialty mental health services reduce the risk of out-of-home-placements for children in juvenile justice and child welfare systems Jonathan D. Schmidt
Longitudinal child sexual abuse study confirms importance of helping victims cope with stigma, depression and anxiety to reduce later risk of delinquency Delphine Collin-Vézina
Study confirms relationship between neighbourhood alcohol outlets and referrals to child protective services Tanya Morton & Sydney Duder
Children in residential treatment: New York study shows significant increase in proportion of youth with mental problems and juvenile justice backgrounds Sydney Duder
Cognitive-behaviour therapy a somewhat effective treatment for young offenders in residential care Stephen Ellenbogen
Canadian research shows neglectful mothers have information processing biases towards their children’s emotions and behaviour Jonathan D. Schmidt
Limited evidence of school-based education programs efficacy for the prevention of child sexual abuse Jess Barnes
Permanency planning legislation associated with speedier decision-making in Oregon Geneviève Pagé
Study finds strength of worker-client relationship, depressive symptoms and shorter treatment program predict client completion of preventive services for child neglect Kate Schumaker
Study finds that placement difficulties for youth in foster care predict difficulties in transitioning to adulthood Tonino Esposito