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Which Factors in a Child Welfare Worker's Environment Influence Their Decision-Making About Neglect? A Systematic
Jennifer Gibbs1, Barry Coughlan1, Tessa Morgan1
1University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
Trauma, Violence & Abuse
|March 12, 2025
Summary
Child welfare worker decisions on neglect are influenced by high caseloads, stress, and service availability. Investing in early intervention and training can improve support for neglected children.
Area of Science:
- Social Work
- Child Welfare Studies
- Public Policy
Background:
- Child neglect is a significant concern within child welfare systems.
- Understanding the factors influencing child welfare workers' decisions is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review literature on environmental influences on child welfare workers' decisions regarding neglect.
- To identify factors affecting the threshold for statutory intervention in cases of child neglect.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across multiple databases (Web of Science, Embase, PsycInfo, Scopus, ASSIA).
- Inclusion of studies published since the 1989 Children Act in England.
- Narrative synthesis of 39 reviewed studies, assessing quality with the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and Gough's Weight of Evidence framework.
Main Results:
- High caseloads and work-related stress may lead to lower prioritization of neglect cases.
- Availability of non-statutory support services influences the threshold for statutory intervention.
- Practitioners face challenges in evidencing neglect, potentially causing intervention delays.
Conclusions:
- Increased investment in services, especially early intervention, is recommended for timely and proportionate support to neglected children.
- Enhanced training and support in court skills may benefit practitioners in addressing neglect cases.
- Environmental factors significantly impact child welfare decision-making regarding neglect.
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