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… The Effect of Maltreatment Co-occurrence on Emotional Harm among … on Emotional Harm among Sexually Abused Children Using data from the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (CIS), … Using data from the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (CIS), this study examined the extent to which emotional harm was observed for children who were victims of sexual abuse on its own or in combination with other forms of maltreatment. Emotional harm was noted in 40% of cases involving sexual abuse on its own, and in 51% of cases involving sexual abuse in combination…

… Feasibility of a randomized controlled trial for evaluating the … This study was conducted to assess the feasibility of a randomized control trial to evaluate the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) community match programs at the national level. Seventy-one families with children aged 7-14 years were recruited, along with 30 adult mentors. Families were randomly assigned to the BBBS program (n=39) or to a waiting list control group (n=32), and information was…

… Cumulative stress and substantiated maltreatment: The importance of caregiver vulnerability and adult partner violence 2007 Authors Wekerle, Christine Wall, Anne-Marie Leung, Eman Trocmé, Nico Child Abuse … Secondary analyses of the 1998 Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Maltreatment were carried out to investigate the effect of caregiver vulnerabilities on the substantiation of child abuse and neglect. Analyses were done of (1) demographic factors, socioeconomic disadvantage, and caregiver’s history of abuse; (2) caregiver vulnerability factors; (3) involvement in partner violence; and (4…

… Who is caring for our most vulnerable children? The motivation to foster in child welfare 2006 Authors … in child welfare This study surveyed the characteristics of 652 foster parents. Results showed that foster parents … This study surveyed the characteristics of 652 foster parents. Results showed that foster parents were motivated by wanting to be loving parents to children and wanting to save children from harm. They derived satisfaction from positive working relationships with child welfare agencies. Negative relations with professional staff from child welfare agencies were linked to foster parents’…

… Study finds parent aide services reduce the report of physical abuse for at-risk families … 1 … en … Study … Although preventing child abuse and neglect interventions are a major public health and social welfare priority, information regarding the effectiveness of preventive interventions has been mixed. Drawing from ecological and stress theories, parenting aide models aim to provide guidance, assistance, and stress management to parents who are at high-risk of maltreating their young children.…

… Predicting Suicide Attempts in Young Adults with Histories of Childhood Abuse 2008 Authors Brezo, Jelena Paris, Joel … Abuse Childhood abuse has been linked with suicidality in the research literature. The aim of this study was to … Childhood abuse has been linked with suicidality in the research literature. The aim of this study was to explore potential correlates and moderators of suicide attempts in adults reporting either childhood physical abuse, contact sexual abuse, or both. From an initial group of 4488 participating children, two subsamples were selected: (1) a random group of 1001 boys and 999 girls, and (2) a…

… Ten-year epidemiological study of pediatric burns in Canada 2008 Authors Spinks, Anneliese Wasiak, Jason Cleland, Heather Beben, Nicole Macpherson, Alison K. Journal of Burn … Burn injuries are a devastating type of trauma that often has long-term physical and psychological consequences. This study reports on the incidence rates, demographics, and external causes of all burn-related deaths and hospital admissions among Canadian children aged 0-19 years from 1994-2003. Data on burn-related fatalities were collected from Statistics Canada, hospital admissions data were…

… Prevalence of early childhood caries in a population of children with … rates, shared risk factors, and long-term consequences. The aim of this retrospective study was to determine the … Child maltreatment and early childhood caries (ECC) have some common features including high prevalence rates, shared risk factors, and long-term consequences. The aim of this retrospective study was to determine the prevalence of ECC’s in an identified population of abused and neglected children in Toronto, Ontario. The sample consisted of 66 preschool-aged children admitted to the care of the…

… Comparative study of the cognitive sequelae of school-aged victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome 2008 Authors Stipanicic, Annie Nolin, Pierre Fortin, Gilles Gobeil, Marie-France Child Abuse … This study, based in Quebec, looked at the long-term cognitive damage caused by Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) experienced in infancy. A group of 11 primary school aged children, diagnosed with SBS in infancy, was compared to a matched group of 11 healthy children of similar age. Results showed that the SBS group had significant weaknesses in intelligence quotient, working memory, mental organization…

… The Ontario crown wards survey: Profiles of adoptable children 2007 Authors Burge, Philip … Profiles of adoptable children This paper reports on the incidence of mental and physical disorders in children in … This paper reports on the incidence of mental and physical disorders in children in Ontario who are permanent wards and legally free for adoption. It explores the incidence of disabilities in crown wards in relation to their experiences of maltreatment and permanency planning, family history, in-care experiences, and residential settings. Information on 429 children, representing about 21% of all…