A population approach to the prevention of child maltreatment: Rationale and implications for research, policy and practice

Abstract

Outlines how a population approach to evidence-based parenting support can contribute to the prevention of child maltreatment by<br/ >reducing the family-related risk factors associated not only with abuse and neglect but also with a broader array of adverse childhood outcomes. Argues that successful prevention<br/ >of child maltreatment necessitates the adoption of a<br/ >population approach, as has occurred with other major<br/ >health issues such as tobacco-related cancers, road<br/ >accidents/fatalities, dental carries and STDs/HIV. <br/ ><br/ >See more: https://aifs.gov.au/sites/default/files/8_a_population_approach_to_the_prevention_of_child_maltreatment.pdf