Type:	Journal Article
Title:	How child protection workers support or further victimize battered mothers
Other Titles:	Affilia : journal of women and social work
Authors:	Sullivan, Cris M Johnson, Susan P
Keywords:	Welfare;Child protection;Impact on children and young people
Year:	2008
Publisher:	Sage Publications
Citation:	23 (3), Fall 2008
Notes:	This study explored battered mothers' perceptions of their interactions with child protective services (CPS) workers to increase understanding about how child welfare workers and policies can have negative as well as positive impacts on women's and children's lives. The research was guided by two feminist frameworks: structured action theory and social entrapment theory. Twenty women participated in the in-depth, qualitative interviews. Most felt misunderstood and unsupported by their CPS workers and thought that this treatment directly harmed them and their children. Many batterers manipulated caseworkers and escaped sanctions, which contributed to negative consequences. Some women received helpful response from their caseworkers and viewed such support as invaluable. Implications for social work practice are discussed. [?2007 SAGE Publications. All rights reserved. For further information, visit SAGE Publications link.]
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/15101
ISSN:	0886-1099
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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