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Parenting stress and abuse potential in mothers of children with developmental disabilities
- Authors:
- RODRIGUEZ Christina M., MURPHY Laura E.
- Journal article citation:
- Child Maltreatment, 2(3), August 1997, pp.245-251.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Most research on parenting stress and abuse factors in parents of children with developmental disabilities has relied almost exclusively on Caucasian, middle-income, intact families. This article investigates the generalisability of previous findings, examining the relations among parenting stress, abuse potential, and child's intellectual/adaptive functioning in a sample of low-income African American mothers of children with developmental delays.
A foster child dies: what do you do?
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Foster Care, 90, August 1997, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Fostering Network
The death of a child is not something we willingly consider. But as foster care is used increasingly for children with severe disabilities and young people who abuse drugs or self harm, the likelihood of a child dying in a foster home is becoming greater. This article discusses the issues.
Residential care for adults
- Author:
- KELLY Des
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, April 1997, pp.32-34.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
Describes how there are practices which can protect adults in residential settings from abuse, and prevent institutions from becoming dehumanising. Looks at how despite years of inquiry reports, they are still all too rare.
Physical abuse and childhood disability: risk and treatment factors
- Author:
- AMMERMAN Robert T.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aggression Maltreatment and Trauma, 1(1), 1997, pp.207-224.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Several authors have hypothesised that children with disabilities are at increased risk for physical abuse. Such a finding would be consistent with current ecological models, which posit that certain child characteristics (e.g., behaviour problems) in combination with other risk factors can lead to abuse. However, the few studies conducted suggest that child characteristics play a minor role in the aetiology of abuse. This article reviews the literature linking abuse and disability as a risk factor. In addition, impediments encountered in the assessment and treatment of abused children with disabilities and their families are discussed and guidelines for practice are presented.
Place of greater safety
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 6.2.97, 1997, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the dilemma posed by a teenager with Asperger syndrome who needs a specialist residential placement but whose behaviour means he could be dangerous to himself or other children if he is placed in the wrong setting.
The mentally retarded person as a victim of maltreatment
- Authors:
- VERDUGO M.A., BERMEJO B.G.
- Journal article citation:
- Aggression and Violent Behavior, 2(2), Summer 1997, pp.143-165.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Throughout history, disabled people have been an especially vulnerable group to maltreatment practices. This article reviews the main conclusions drawn from recent publications on the maltreatment of people with learning difficulties. Goes on to consider whether learning difficulties are the cause or the consequence of maltreatment, the vulnerability factors related to disability, and the main risk situations. Presents reflections from more specific studies, such as the relationship between sexual abuse and learning difficulties; and proposes some current prevention and treatment strategies.