Type:	Journal Article
Title:	The characteristics of domestic violence victims in a child protective service caseload
Other Titles:	Families in society : the journal of contemporary human services
Authors:	Gross, Elizabeth Becker, Irene Jones, Loring Paul
Keywords:	Welfare;Child protection;Service provision;Drug and alcohol misuse
Year:	2002
Publisher:	Family Service America
Citation:	83 (4), July-August 2002
Notes:	Conflicting perspectives and approaches in the interventions of domestic violence and child protective service (CPS) workers have generated negative outcomes for both client groups. An understanding of the connection between intimate partner violence and child abuse is essential to effectively prevent and address such problems. This US study examines the characteristics of families, caretakers and children who experience domestic violence and are receiving protective services. The sample consisted of 442 children who had a substantiated case of abuse in the Department of Social Services in San Diego County, California. Incidents of domestic violence occurred in the families of 42.3 per cent of the children. Substance abuse, child mistreatment, CPS referrals and unemployment were more likely to occur among families with domestic violence. Frequent contact with social workers predicted new referrals, suggesting inappropriate interventions.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/12521
ISSN:	1044-3894
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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