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AbstractFirst Nations children are overrepresented in the Canadian child welfare system as a result of generations of colonial practices that have systematically separated First Nations children from their families. In recent years in Ontario and Canada, changes to policies and practice guidelines have been aimed at ameliorating outcomes for First Nations children and families involved…

… Parenting programs prevent child maltreatment: A review … 1 … en … Parenting programs prevent child maltreatment: A review … This meta-analysis reviewed parenting programs aiming to reduce risk of future child maltreatment. The researchers searched electronic databases and grey literature for articles published on or before September 30, 2013 to identify potential studies to be included in the meta-analysis. Studies were selected if they included the following components: a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design with…

In the six-year period covered by this review, the Representative for Children and Youth has made a total of 148 recommendations – carefully considered prescriptions for how the lives of vulnerable children in British Columbia can be improved. The vast majority of these recommendations have been made to the B.C. government and its designates. Recommendations have been made after completing…

Les données narratives des expériences de 15 travailleurs de rue auprès des jeunes ont révélé le besoin d'être polyvalent dans les approches avec les jeunes de la rue et l'importance de développer une relation de travail basée sur la confiance et le respect. Les relations au sein des intervenants, la structure du bureau et la stigmatisation des sans-abri ont été discutées, de même que le…

Background: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) appears to be effective in the treatment of antisocial behavior both in adolescents and adults. Treatment of antisocial behavior in youth in residential settings is a challenge since it usually involves more serious behavioral problems and takes place in a closed setting. The motivation for change is usually low and there is little possibility to…

… Child physical abuse and suicide-related behavior: A systematic review 2011 Authors Mironova, Polina Rhodes, Anne E. … physical abuse and suicide-related behavior: A systematic review This systematic review examined studies that were … This systematic review examined studies that were school- or population-based, reporting individual-level empirical results on the association between child physical abuse and suicide related behaviours in children and youth. Studies were only included if the perpetrator of physical abuse was identified as a family member, parental figure, or an adult in the home. Children and youth were defined…

This study aimed to fill in a research gap regarding adolescents and how child welfare responds to adolescents once an investigation has been initiated. The authors examine characteristics of the adolescents and their homes (e.g. type of maltreatment, socioeconomic status) to determine how and what service provision(s) follow, up to and including out-of-home placement.By using secondary data…

In Canada, and more specifically Quebec, little research exists regarding Black children’s exits from the child welfare system (CWS) and subsequent involvement under the youth criminal justice system. This study uses longitudinal clinical administrative data to examine racial differences in youth justice involvement among maltreated youth and adolescents. Our sample cohort is based on the child…

… Nurse Home Visiting Program on Child Maltreatment and Emergency Medical Care at 5 Years of Age: A Randomized Clinical Trial Journal article … 1 … en … Effect … Nurse Home Visiting Program on Child Maltreatment and Emergency Medical Care at 5 Years of Age: A Randomized … Importance: The Family Connects (FC) program, a community-wide nurse home visiting program for newborns, has been shown to provide benefits for children and families through the first 2 years of life. Potential longer-term outcomes for child well-being remain unknown.Objective: To determine the effect of randomization to FC on child maltreatment investigations and emergency medical care through 5…