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Maltreatment and disabilities: a population based epidemiological study
- Authors:
- SULLIVAN Patricia M., KNUTSON John F.
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 24(10), October 2000, pp.1257-1273.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This American research assesses the prevalence of abuse and neglect among a population of children with disabilities, relates specific types of disabilities to specific types of abuse, and aims to determine the effect of abuse and neglect on academic achievement and attendance rates for children with and without disabilities. From the data sample used, results found children with disabilities are 3.4 times more likely to be maltreated than nondisabled peers. Concludes that school professional need to be cognizant of the high base rate of maltreatment among the children they serve. Concludes that status needs to be considered in national incidence studies of maltreatment.
The prevalence of disabilities and maltreatment among runaway children
- Authors:
- SULLIVAN Patricia M., KNUTSON John F.
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 24(10), October 2000, pp.1275-1288.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This American research was conducted to determine the prevalence among abused and nonabused runaways within a hospital population (study 1) and a community school population (study 2) and to identify any associations between disability, maltreatment, family stress factors, academic achievement, school attendance, domestic violence and runaway status. Results found children and youth with disabilities were at increased risk to become runaways in both populations. The presence of maltreatment significantly increased the association between running away and disability status. Concludes that professionals working with runaways and their families need to be aware of the special needs of the population and reconsider current policy within the family.