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Benchmarking Trauma in Child Welfare: A Brief Report
Elinam D Dellor1, Susan Yoon1, Alicia C Bunger1
1The Ohio State University, United States.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|August 21, 2021
Summary
Child welfare systems see high trauma rates. Adults and older children in these systems report significantly more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Child Trauma exposure than previously estimated.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Public Health
- Social Work
Background:
- Trauma exposure is prevalent, with elevated rates in vulnerable populations like those in child welfare systems.
- Early screening and service linkage are crucial for mitigating trauma's adverse effects on well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine trauma exposure rates in adults and children within Ohio child welfare interventions.
- To compare these rates against national benchmarks for similar populations.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from Ohio START and EPIC interventions involving adults (N=402), children 0-5 (N=271), and youth 6-18 (N=177).
- Assessment of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) for adults and Child Trauma exposure (CTAC) for children and youth.
Main Results:
- Adults reported an average of 4.2 ACEs, a 24% increase over prior estimates.
- Older children (6-18) reported an average of 5.6 exposures, 27% higher than previous benchmarks.
- No significant difference in trauma scores for younger children (0-5).
Conclusions:
- Findings reveal higher trauma exposure in child welfare populations, particularly adults and older youth.
- Risk profiles differ between families with and without substance misuse as the primary concern.
- Highlights the need for tailored services and timely interventions within child welfare systems.
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