Child Welfare Research

We highlight a study that compares child maltreatment statistics between urban and rural areas and an article that discusses the effectiveness of the Safe Environment for Every Kid prevention model.

• Child Maltreatment Reporting in Rural vs. Urban Areas
  Most of the research on child maltreatment focuses on children in urban areas since they outnumber those in rural areas. A recent article in Children and Youth Services Review emphasizes child...
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• The Effectiveness of the Safe Environment for Every Kid Prevention Model
  Since funding for child maltreatment prevention is often limited, cost assessments can help agencies and organizations determine how to allocate funds. A recent article in Child Abuse & Neglect...
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