CHILD MALTREATMENT

This study is testing a special therapy program for mothers who have PTSD and are involved with child welfare services. It aims to help mothers manage their trauma symptoms and improve their parenting skills, with the goal of reducing the risk of future child maltreatment. The st…

This study is testing whether a 10-week parenting program delivered through video calls (telehealth) works as well as the traditional in-home version for families involved with child welfare services. Researchers will enroll 357 parents of infants (6-12 months old) to compare thr…

This study is testing a combined program designed to help families create smoke-free homes while also improving parenting skills. It involves about 268 mothers who are involved with child protective services and have young children. Researchers will compare this new combined prog…

This study looks at existing dental records to learn about the oral health of children who may have experienced abuse or neglect. Researchers will compare records from 2,400 children enrolled at advocacy centers with a matched control group. The goal is to identify possible oral …

This study is testing an online training program called 'iLook Out for Child Abuse' to see if it helps childcare workers better understand their legal duty to report suspected child abuse and neglect. It measures if the training improves their knowledge, changes their attitudes, …