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Of Good Mothers and Violent Fathers: Negotiating Child Protection Interventions in Abusive Relationships
Ella Kuskoff1, Cameron Parsell1, Stefanie Plage1
1School of Social Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Violence Against Women
|February 23, 2023
Summary
This study found supportive housing helps mothers escape domestic violence but doesn't fully protect children. The research suggests focusing on fathers' behavior change is crucial for child safety.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Criminology
Background:
- Domestic violence significantly impacts maternal well-being and child protection.
- Supportive housing programs aim to mitigate risks for mothers and children in violent relationships.
- Child protection interventions are often a consequence of domestic violence exposure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a supportive housing program for mothers experiencing domestic violence.
- To assess the program's success in reducing child protection system involvement.
- To explore the experiences of mothers, child safety officers, and practitioners within the program.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative interviews were conducted with program participants, including mothers, child safety officers, and program practitioners.
- The study explored the program's impact on mothers' safety from fathers' violence.
- The research examined the extent to which the program facilitated disengagement from the child protection system.
Main Results:
- The supportive housing program provided valuable resources but did not entirely eliminate risks associated with violent fathers.
- Mothers and children did not fully achieve freedom from fathers' violence.
- Disengagement from the child protection system was not completely realized for all participants.
Conclusions:
- Supportive housing is beneficial but insufficient to fully address the complexities of domestic violence and child protection.
- A shift in focus is needed, placing responsibility on violent fathers to modify their behavior.
- Developing fathers' parenting capacities is essential for ensuring child safety and well-being.
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