Perinatal support programs: A strategy for the primary prevention of child abuse
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The Journal of Primary Prevention
|December 5, 2013
Insights
Perinatal support programs show promise in preventing child abuse. This review covers research, program components, and ongoing demonstration projects for child abuse prevention.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Child Development
- Social Work
Background:
- Child abuse remains a significant public health concern.
- Early intervention is crucial for preventing child maltreatment.
- Perinatal support programs offer a proactive approach to child abuse prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the research underpinning perinatal support programs.
- To detail essential components of these programs as defined by leading organizations.
- To discuss current demonstration projects evaluating program effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of research on child abuse prevention.
- Analysis of guidelines from the Interprofessional Task Force on Health Care of Women and Children.
- Examination of recommendations from the National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse.
- Case study review of four ongoing demonstration projects.
Main Results:
- Research supports the efficacy of early, community-based interventions.
- Key program components include prenatal education, home visiting, and parent support.
- Demonstration projects are exploring diverse implementation strategies and outcome measures.
Conclusions:
- Perinatal support programs represent a promising strategy for child abuse prevention.
- Standardized program components, informed by expert consensus, are vital.
- Ongoing evaluation of demonstration projects will inform future program development and policy.
Abstract:
Perinatal support programs are offering new hope for the prevention of child abuse. This article reviews the research stimulating these programs, details the prescribed components of perinatal programs according to the Interprofessional Task Force on Health Care of Women and Children and the National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse, and discusses four demonstration projects currently being conducted.
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