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Targeting services to reduce need after a child abuse investigation: Examining complex needs, matched services, and meaningful change

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  • Simon, James David
  • Brooks, Devon

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Matching needs and services following a child protective services (CPS) investigation is important for families with complex needs (i.e. mental health, substance use, and domestic violence) because several studies indicate that a service match is associated with important child welfare outcomes including decreased substance abuse, lowered rates of maltreatment, and increased family reunification. However, few of these studies have examined whether matching services reduces the different areas of need that service matching targets. In response, this study examined the change in need among families with complex needs that received matched services in a community-based prevention program following an initial CPS investigation.

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  • Simon, James David & Brooks, Devon, 2019. "Targeting services to reduce need after a child abuse investigation: Examining complex needs, matched services, and meaningful change," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 99(C), pages 386-394.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:99:y:2019:i:c:p:386-394
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.02.001
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