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… psychological aggression towards children: Five-year trends in practices and attitudes from two population surveys 2007 … surveys This study, conducted in Quebec, compared the rates of household psychological aggression and physical violence … This study, conducted in Quebec, compared the rates of household psychological aggression and physical violence towards children, as reported by mothers in a telephone survey, between 1999 and 2004. Reports of minor physical violence towards a child by an adult living in the household decreased by 5% in 2004 compared to 1999. Reports of repeated psychological violence increased by 5%. Eighty…

… Grandparents' and Social Workers' Experiences with the Child Welfare System: A Case for Mutual Resources 2007 … Welfare System: A Case for Mutual Resources The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the circumstances … as well as factors that are associated with positive working relationships between them. Data were gathered from 63 … The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the circumstances under which grandparents and child welfare workers have contact with each other, as well as factors that are associated with positive working relationships between them. Data were gathered from 63 grandparents who had a grandchild receiving service from a child welfare agency, as well as from 21 child welfare workers, all of…

… Fostering Children with Disabilities: A Concept Map of Parent Needs 2007 Auteurs Brown, Jason Children and Youth … parents caring for children with disabilities were asked their opinion as to what is needed to be a good foster … This study reports on a survey in which 83 foster parents caring for children with disabilities were asked their opinion as to what is needed to be a good foster parent to a child with disabilities. Results showed that the personal characteristics of foster parents were important, as well as financial supports, certain skills, a range of support systems and recognitions of roles and…

… Foster parent perceptions of placement success 2007 Auteurs Brown, Jason D. Campbell, … of placement success This study reports on a survey in which 61 foster parents were asked their opinions as to what constitutes a successful foster … This study reports on a survey in which 61 foster parents were asked their opinions as to what constitutes a successful foster placement. Results were analyzed using multidimensional scaling and cluster analysis, showing six themes: security of the foster child, family connections, good relationships, positive family change, seamless involvement on the part of the child welfare agency, and growth…

… An evaluation of post-adoption services 2007 Auteurs Dhami, Mandeep K. … reports on an evaluation of post-adoption services done in B.C., looking at the needs of adoptive families and the effectiveness of … This study reports on an evaluation of post-adoption services done in B.C., looking at the needs of adoptive families and the effectiveness of post-adoption services. Adoptive parents indicated their concerns about adoption, the types of post-adoption services that they needed, their sources of support, and the importance of various kinds of support services. The report recommends ways in which…

… Predictors of Adult Attitudes Toward Corporal Punishment of Children … Marie-Hélène Tourigny, Marc Joly, Jacques Pouliot-Lapointe, Joëlle Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Volume 22, … were more in favour of spanking than younger ones. The more participants reported spanking in their own … Using data collected by a telephone survey of 1000 adult residents of Quebec, this study looked at predictors of attitudes towards spanking children. Results showed that 66.4% of participants were spanked in childhood. Older participants were more in favour of spanking than younger ones. The more participants reported spanking in their own childhoods, the more they approved of it as a method of…

… Stories of working with homeless youth: On being "mind-boggling" 2007 Auteurs Kidd, Sean A. Miner, Susan … homeless youth: On being "mind-boggling" Narrative data of the experiences of 15 street youth workers revealed the need … Narrative data of the experiences of 15 street youth workers revealed the need to be versatile in approaches with street youth and the importance of developing a working relationship based on trust and respect. Relationships among staff, agency structure, and the stigmatization of the homeless was discussed, along with the process of becoming an effective worker, including the establishment of…

… Cognition, Emotion, and Neurobiological Development: Mediating the Relation Between Maltreatment and Aggression 2007 … aggression, positing that maltreatment increases the risk of aggression through its impact on cognitive and emotional … This article reviews the link between maltreatment and aggression, positing that maltreatment increases the risk of aggression through its impact on cognitive and emotional processing, with persistent effects because of impacts on the child’s developing neurobiology.

… Changes in Coping Following Treatment for Child Molesters 2007 Auteurs Serran, Geris A. Moulden, Heather Firestone, Philip Marshall, W.L. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Volume 22, Issue 9, pp. 1199-1210 … Research with sexual offenders has suggested that there is a need to go beyond classical relapse prevention treatment in order to focus on effective styles of coping with high-risk situations. This study aimed to determine whether child molesters would demonstrate improved coping abilities following a modified form of cognitive-behavioural relapse prevention (RP) treatment. The study compared a…

… Foster parent perceptions of placement breakdown 2006 Auteurs Brown, Jason D. Bednar, … of placement breakdown Survey data from 63 foster parents indicated that they would consider ending a placement if: (1) there was a … Survey data from 63 foster parents indicated that they would consider ending a placement if: (1) there was a danger to their families, (2) the foster child did not adapt to the home, (3) they could not handle the foster child’s behaviour, (4) their own health deteriorated, (5) the foster child had complex health needs, (6) there was a problem dealing with the foster agency, (7) there were several…