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Early Indicators of Child Abuse and Neglect: A Multi-Professional Delphi Study

Early Indicators of Child Abuse and Neglect: A Multi-Professional Delphi Study
Early Indicators of Child Abuse and Neglect: A Multi-Professional Delphi Study
Through the application of the Delphi technique, this study draws on the expertise of British child protection academics and practitioners from a wide range of disciplines in seeking to develop a consensus opinion on possible early indicators of child abuse and neglect. The search for early indicators is described in the context of a secondary preventative approach to the problem of child maltreatment. A very tentative conclusion arising from the study is that the early indicators of child abuse and neglect that achieved consensus of agreement may help in diagnosing child abuse and neglect at an earlier stage, although they are not necessarily diagnostic. Alternative explanations, differential diagnoses and information-gathering are paramount, as is a willingness and ability to act on concerns. Although great caution is urged, it is suggested that the findings from the study are credible and of interest to those who are working towards more timely recognition and referral of abused and neglected children.
early indicators • multi-professional • Delphi
25-40
Powell, C.
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Powell, C.
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Powell, C. (2003) Early Indicators of Child Abuse and Neglect: A Multi-Professional Delphi Study. Child Abuse Review, 12 (1), 25-40. (doi:10.1002/car.778).

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Through the application of the Delphi technique, this study draws on the expertise of British child protection academics and practitioners from a wide range of disciplines in seeking to develop a consensus opinion on possible early indicators of child abuse and neglect. The search for early indicators is described in the context of a secondary preventative approach to the problem of child maltreatment. A very tentative conclusion arising from the study is that the early indicators of child abuse and neglect that achieved consensus of agreement may help in diagnosing child abuse and neglect at an earlier stage, although they are not necessarily diagnostic. Alternative explanations, differential diagnoses and information-gathering are paramount, as is a willingness and ability to act on concerns. Although great caution is urged, it is suggested that the findings from the study are credible and of interest to those who are working towards more timely recognition and referral of abused and neglected children.

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Published date: 2003
Keywords: early indicators • multi-professional • Delphi

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Local EPrints ID: 9360
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/9360
PURE UUID: a8a71b78-81d5-4912-9186-0bcf7d0077a5

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Date deposited: 22 Oct 2004
Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 04:55

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Author: C. Powell

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