Examining hearing quality in child abuse and neglect cases: The relationship between breadth of discussion and case outcomes |
| |
| Affiliation: | 1. National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, United States;2. Systems Change Solutions, Inc., Canada;1. Scottish Children''s Reporter Administration, Honorary Research Fellow, School of Social Work & Social Policy, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK;2. School of Social Work & Social Policy, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK;3. School of Applied Social Studies, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK;1. Department for Management of Science and Technology Development, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam;2. Faculty of Pharmacy, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam;3. ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand;4. Institute for Health and Society, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea;1. Department of Social Work, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei City 10617, Taiwan;2. Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Auburn University, 203 Spidle Hall, Auburn, AL 36849, United States;1. Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State, The Pennsylvania State University, United States;2. Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education, and Courtesy Appointment in Human Development and Family Studies, The Pennsylvania State University, United States;1. Indiana University Northwest, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408, United States;2. Department of Public Administration, Korea University, 145 Anam-Ro, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea |
| |
| Abstract: | Child abuse and neglect court hearings are complex, multifaceted, and necessary for judicial oversight to ensure safe, timely permanency for youth and families involved in the system. While best practices have been suggested, little research has been conducted to examine what the critical components of a “high quality” dependency court hearing are, and, more importantly how these factors might be related to improved outcomes for children and families. The current study explores the relationship between breadth of discussion at the first hearing on the case and subsequent case decisions and outcomes. Findings suggest a positive relationship between breadth of discussion at the initial hearing and a higher likelihood of relative or parent placements compared to foster care placements, increased presence of parents throughout the life of the case, and higher likelihood of case closure and reunification. The study is limited by a small sample size and focus on one of many court hearings; however, it does provide empirical support that the quality of the court hearing may be related to better outcomes for families. |
| |
| Keywords: | |
| 本文献已被 ScienceDirect 等数据库收录！ |
|
