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Using benefit-cost analysis to assess child abuse prevention and intervention programs.

R D Plotnick¹, L Deppman

¹University of Washington, Seattle, USA.

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Benefit-cost analysis can improve evaluations of child abuse prevention and intervention programs. This economic framework offers a structured approach to assessing the value of child welfare initiatives.

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Area of Science:

Child Welfare
Economics
Program Evaluation

Background:

Child abuse prevention and intervention programs are frequently evaluated.
Discussions often include program benefits and costs.
Systemic benefit-cost analysis has not been widely applied to these programs.

Purpose of the Study:

Advocate for the use of benefit-cost analysis in evaluating child abuse prevention and intervention programs.
Introduce the fundamental concepts of benefit-cost analysis.
Illustrate its application within the child welfare sector.

Main Methods:

Review of benefit-cost analysis principles.
Application of these principles to child welfare program assessment.
Discussion of limitations in social service program contexts.

Main Results:

Benefit-cost analysis provides a structured framework for program evaluation.
This economic approach can enhance the assessment of child welfare initiatives.
Specific considerations and limitations exist for applying this method to social services.

Conclusions:

Benefit-cost analysis offers a valuable, structured methodology for child abuse program evaluations.
Its application can lead to more rigorous and comprehensive assessments.
Understanding limitations is crucial for effective implementation in child welfare.