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Risk assessment as a practice method in child protective services

D J English1, P J Pecora

  • 1Office of Children's Administration Research, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Olympia.

Child Welfare
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Risk assessment is widely used but lacks clear definitions and faces challenges in child protective services. Future research should address these conceptual and practical issues in risk assessment practices.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Public Health
  • Child Welfare Studies

Background:

  • Risk assessment is a prevalent tool across various sectors.
  • Its application in child protective services (CPS) presents unique challenges.
  • Existing research highlights inconsistencies in its implementation and goals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of risk assessment development.
  • To summarize current research findings on risk assessment.
  • To propose future research directions for risk assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of risk assessment development and research.
  • Analysis of the goals and purposes of risk assessment.
  • Examination of risk assessment integration within CPS systems.

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Main Results:

  • Risk assessment is a widespread practice with diverse objectives.
  • There is a notable lack of conceptual clarity surrounding risk assessment.
  • Integrating risk assessment into CPS is difficult due to system focus on abuse/neglect findings.

Conclusions:

  • Risk assessment requires clearer conceptualization for effective application.
  • Further research is needed to refine risk assessment methodologies.
  • Addressing implementation challenges in CPS is crucial for improving child welfare outcomes.