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Practices changes in the child protection system to address the needs of parents with cognitive disabilities
- Authors:
- AZAR Sandra T., MAGGI Mirella C., PROCTOR Stephon N.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Child Welfare, 7(5), 2013, pp.610-632.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Parents with cognitive disabilities are over-represented in the child protection system. However, this system is not well prepared for working with them. Biases against their parenting, the need for accommodations, staff training, and cross systems barriers must be addressed. This article argues for changes to ensure parents are more effectively served and that staff and contract providers are better equipped. Specific changes are discussed in assessment and intervention practices. They will require human capacity building and organisational restructuring. Although behavioural approaches will be emphasised, recent research suggests cognitive behavioural cognitive approaches must also be integrated into a blueprint for change. (Publisher abstract)