Preventing Child Maltreatment through Social Support: A Critical Analysis / Edition 1

by Ross A. Thompson

Overview

An important characteristic of abuse-prone families has been found to be isolation from supportive ties. This volume encourages programmes and policies to incorporate social support into abuse prevention.

The author delineates the challenges and strategies involved in promoting social support; describes natural and formal social networks; analyzes the social isolation experienced by at-risk families; evaluates the effectiveness of various interventions, such as home visit programmes; and addresses the practical challenges of integrating research, policy and practice. Thompson concludes by suggesting that social support be framed in the larger context of child welfare reform.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803955950
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	08/25/1995
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	238
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.55(d)

Table of Contents

The Challenges of Child Protection
The Natural Networks of Social Support
What Is ‘Social Support'? Unpacking a Well-Known Concept
Understanding the Effects of Social Support
The Social Context of Child Maltreatment
Strategies for Intervention
Reweaving the Strands
Integrating Research, Practice and Policy

Editorial Reviews

Noting that families in which children suffer abuse or neglect tend to be isolated from friends, family, and neighbors, synthesizes the recent research and experiences that can help design an intervention program to increase social support for at- risk families in the hope of preventing such maltreatment. Describes natural social networks and their effects; outlines intervention strategies; and suggests how to integrate research, practice, and policy into successful programs and actions. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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