DOI:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2007.09.007<Go
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Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Do good intentions beget good policy? A review of child protection policies to address intimate partner violence
Other Titles:	Child Youth Serv Rev
Authors:	Tutty, L. M Walsh, C. A Weaver-Dunlop, G Nixon, K. L
Year:	2007
Citation:	No 12 Vol.: 29
Notes:	In response to the growing concern that children are adversely affected by being exposed to intimate partner violence, significant changes have been made to child protection policy in many parts of the Western world. This article reviews and analyzes these policies/legislative changes in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand to provide a general analysis of how the issue of child exposure to intimate partner violence has been addressed within a child protection policy context. Legislation or policy decisions that broadly define any children who are exposed to violence in the home as maltreated can be problematic as they may further victimize abused women and their children, and overwhelm already overburdened child protection systems. The paper proposes guidelines to more adequately protect the safety and well-being of children by offering support and protection to the adult victim while holding the perpetrator accountable. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Electronic Resource Number: DOI 10.1016/j.childyouth.2007.09.007 Author's Address: Nixon, KLUniv Calgary, Fac Social Work, PF 3239,2500 Univ Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, CanadaUniv Calgary, Fac Social Work, PF 3239,2500 Univ Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, CanadaUniv Calgary, Fac Social Work, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada 241LKTimes Cited:6Cited References Count:74
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/14244
ISSN:	0190-7409
Physical description:	Pages 1469-1486
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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