CHILD MALTREATMENT

This study tests a combined therapy for mothers with PTSD who are already receiving child welfare prevention services. The treatment blends skills to manage emotions and trauma with parent-child interaction coaching. Researchers will track changes in PTSD, depression, parenting b…

This study tests a group training program called PriCARE/CARIÑO for parents of children aged 18 months to 6 years. The program teaches skills like praising good behavior and ignoring minor misbehavior to improve parent-child relationships and reduce stress. Researchers will follo…

This study combines two proven programs to help families involved with child protective services make their homes smoke-free. About 268 mothers will receive training on parenting and reducing secondhand smoke. The goal is to lower children's exposure to tobacco smoke and improve …

This study tests a therapy called Fathers for Change (F4C) for fathers who have been violent with their partner. The goal is to see if this 18-week program helps fathers control their emotions and communicate better, reducing violence toward partners and children. About 1,080 fat…

This study tests whether a parent-education program called Thrive Initiative can help prevent child maltreatment and improve parenting. Researchers will compare a hybrid version (online plus group sessions) to an online-only version. The study involves 480 U.S. Air Force members …

This study follows 400 parents in rural Ohio who are part of the Ohio START program, which connects them to substance use treatment and peer mentors. Researchers want to see if having treatment services close to home and strong social support helps parents recover and improves th…

This study tests whether a 10-week parenting program called Promoting First Relationships works as well when delivered over Zoom as it does in person. About 357 parents of babies aged 6-12 months who are involved with child welfare will be randomly assigned to in-home sessions, t…

This study tests an online training program called iLook Out for Child Abuse, designed for early childhood professionals like daycare staff. The goal is to see if the training improves their knowledge, attitudes, and readiness to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Over 35,0…

This study reviews dental records of 2,400 children, half of whom have been seen at a Children's Advocacy Center for suspected abuse. Researchers want to see if there are patterns in oral health that could signal maltreatment. The goal is to help dentists and child welfare teams …