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Abuse
of Children with Disabilities -
Overview Paper
by Catherine Frazier with the
assistance of Patricia Seeley
This overview paper provides an introduction to issues
related to the abuse of children with disabilities. It
defines the forms of abuse and provides examples of how
disabilities may increase the risk of abuse. The overview
paper reviews prevention strategies at individual and
policy levels, and provides information about community
resources, Internet resources, and relevant publications
and videos. 2000, 16 p.
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Aggressive
Girls - Overview Paper by Sibylle
Artz and Diana Nicholson
This overview paper summarizes recent research on girls
who exhibit aggressive and violent behaviours. It defines
relevant terms, outlines factors which may contribute
to girls’ aggression and violence, and presents
ideas for preventing these behaviours. A list of resources
is also included. 2002, 13p. |
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at a glance ... The Canadian Incidence Study of Reported
Child Abuse and Neglect (CIS)
by the Child Maltreatment Division,
Health Canada
This overview paper highlights the goals, methods, and
key results of the Canadian Incidence Study, undertaken
in 1998 to collect data on the incidence of reported
child maltreatment in Canada. Definitions of physical
abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and emotional maltreatment
and their respective subcategories are also provided.
2001, 4p. |
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In the Best Interests of the Girl Child – Phase
II Report
edited by Helene Berman and
Yasmin Jiwani
In recognition of the obstacles, challenges, and vulnerabilities
faced by the girl child in Canada, the research in this
report was summarized by the Alliance of Five Research
Centres on Violence with the financial support
of Status of Women Canada. The report reveals how girls
and young women are socialized to expect violence in
their lives and examines the ways in which social policies,
legislation and institutions reduce, or contribute to
the problems faced by this population. The report includes
recommendations for violence prevention programming
and policy. 2002, 192p. |
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Booklet for Service Providers Who Work With Immigrant
Families: On Issues Relating to Child Discipline,
Child Abuse and Child Neglect
by Barbara Preston
This booklet addresses issues of child discipline, child
abuse, and child neglect from the perspective of new
immigrants. It lists questions and concerns that new
immigrant families are likely to have, outlines child
abuse and neglect prevention strategies for new immigrant
families, and identifies resource material. 2004, 13
p. |
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Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect - 2003
by Nico Trocmé et al.
The Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (CIS) is the core national child maltreatment surveillance activity of the Public Health Agency of Canada. This is the report of the major findings of the second cycle of the CIS (CIS-2003). The primary objective is to provide reliable estimates of the scope and characteristics of reported child abuse and neglect. The CIS-2003 addresses the five principal forms of maltreatment: physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, emotional maltreatment and exposure to domestic violence. 2005, 160p. |
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Canadian
Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect:
Final Report
by Nico Trocmé et al.
This report presents the methodology and findings of
the 1998 Canadian Incidence Study in detail. Findings
are organized around the following topics: incidence
of reported abuse and neglect, characteristics of maltreatment,
investigation outcomes, child characteristics, household
characteristics, and referral and agency characteristics.
The report also provides recommendations for future
research. 2001, 211p. |
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Child
Abuse: Awareness
Information for People in the Workplace - A Guide for
Use by People Interested in Meeting Together to Discuss
Child Abuse Issues
by Flora MacLeod and Brenda Dafoe
This handbook is a step-by-step guide to planning and
carrying out a one-hour information session about child
abuse. The handbook includes a sample agenda, tips for
presenters, and examples of activities and discussion
topics. Also included are two NCFV overview papers:
Child Abuse and Neglect (1997) and Child Sexual
Abuse (1997). 1997,
44p. |
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Child Abuse and Neglect:
A Discussion Paper and Overview of Topically Related Projects
by Andy Wachtel
This discussion paper was commissioned by the Policy
Circle on Child Abuse and Neglect, a volunteer consultative
body to the Family Violence Prevention Unit of Health
Canada. The first section analyzes trends in policy and
programs as a reflection of changing interpretations of
child abuse and neglect. The second part of the paper
reviews twenty projects funded by the Family Violence
Prevention Division and highlights potential directions for
child abuse and neglect policy. 1993, 41p. |
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Child Abuse Prevention Resources
Developed through the Family Violence Initiative (1991-1996)
by Catherine Ryerse
This publication describes
selected child abuse prevention resources produced through
the Family Violence Initiative between 1991 and 1996.
Each resource description includes an outline of its major
objectives, a summary of its contents, and an assessment
of its utilization and effectiveness. Types of prevention
activities and forms of child abuse are also defined.
1999, 22p. |
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Child Abuse: Reporting
and Classification in Health Care Settings
by Stanley K. Loo, Nicholas
M.C. Bala, Margaret E. Clarke, and Joseph P. Hornick
This report provides an overview of child abuse with
respect to identification, classification, and reporting
by physicians in health care settings. The report is
based on the findings of three studies: a review of
the literature on issues related to child abuse in Canada
and internationally, a comprehensive review of Canadian
legislation and case law, and an analysis at the establishment of "institutional
profiles" of hospital-based child abuse programs.
1999, 79p. |
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Child
and Family Services Statistical Report, 1996-97 to 1998-99
by the Information Child and
Family Services
This report presents statistical data on child welfare
services for each of the provinces and territories. Data
on a range of services are provided, including protection
services and adoption, with a focus on children in care.
Expenditure data for the provincial and territorial departments
responsible for child welfare are also included. 2001,
121p. |
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Child Maltreatment in Canada - Overview Paper
by Susan Jack, RN, PhD, Catharine Munn, MD, FRCP(C), Chiachen Cheng, MD, MPH, FRCP(C), and Harriet MacMillan, MD, MSc, FRCP(C)
As an update of the Child Abuse & Neglect Overview Paper (1997), this paper highlights the epidemiology of child maltreatment, including incidence, prevalence and correlates, based predominantly on, but not limited to, Canadian research and data. Newly released data from studies such as the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect-2003 are highlighted. The paper concludes with a list of references, resources and contact information for individuals requiring further information about child maltreatment.
2006, 13 p. |
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Child Maltreatment - A "What to Do" Guide for Professionals Who Work With Children
by Chiachen Cheng, MD, MPH, FRCP(C), Catharine Munn, MD, FRCP(C), Susan Jack, RN, PhD and Harriet MacMillan, MD, MSc, FRCP(C)
This overview paper highlights evidence-based interventions for child maltreatment. Sections include signs and symptoms of maltreatment, reporting and legal implications, prevention and intervention approaches, and what practitioners can do if they suspect or receive a disclosure of child maltreatment. The paper concludes with a list of key references, resources and contact information for individuals requiring further information. 2006, 16 p |
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Child
Maltreatment in Canada: Selected Results from the Canadian
Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (CIS)
by Nico Trocmé and David Wolfe
This document presents
some of the key findings of the CIS, with a focus on substantiated
rates of reported child maltreatment. It provides an overview
of the goals and methods of the study, and presents data
on the incidence and characteristics of reported child
maltreatment in Canada, child and family characteristics,
and community responses to maltreatment. 2001,
54p. |
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Child
Maltreatment Data Collection and Related Issues: Selected
Bibliography
by Lil Tonmyr
This document is a compilation of abstracts of international
studies that deal with parenting or child maltreatment
data collection. These studies were compiled as background
material for the Canadian Incidence Study on Reported
Child Abuse and Neglect. 1997, 29p. |
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Child
Neglect: Current Definitions and Models - A Review of
Child Neglect Research, 1993-1998
by Susan Sullivan
This literature review provides a detailed summary of
child neglect research published between 1993 and 1998.
It includes definitions of child neglect, a description
of various models used to study child maltreatment,
and an overview of the associated risk factors. The
review also presents studies that examine the effects
of neglect as well as prevention and treatment. 2000,
84p. |
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Child
Welfare in Canada 2000: The Role of Provincial and Territorial
Authorities in the Provision of Child Protection Services
by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Working
Group on Child and Family Services Information, Human
Resources Development Canada
As an expanded update of the 1994 edition, this report
outlines the roles and responsibilities of provincial/territorial
child welfare authorities in the provision of child
protection and preventive/ support services. It also
describes the structures, tools, resources, and policies
used by child welfare authorities to fulfil responsibilities
assumed under provincial and territorial legislation.
2002, 240p. |
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The Consequences of Child Maltreatment:
A Reference Guide for Health Practitioners
by Jeff Latimer
This publication offers health practitioners essential
and up-to-date information on child maltreatment. It includes
an overview of child maltreatment and an outline of its
short-term and long-term consequences. Some commonly asked
questions are answered, reporting tendencies and biases
are addressed, and some common signs of maltreatment are
highlighted. 1998, 38p. |
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The
Effects of Media Violence on Children
by Jane E. Ledingham, C. Anne
Ledingham, and John E. Richardson
This publication is a summary of studies that have examined
how violence in the media (and especially on television)
affects children, in particular, the development of
aggression or fearfulness in children. The paper also
reviews initiatives undertaken by industry, community
and government organizations to counter the effects
of media violence, and suggests directions for future
initiatives. 1993, 17p. |
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The
Effects of Media Violence on Children - Overview
Paper by Jane
Ledingham
This overview paper provides a summary of the effects
of television violence on children and outlines steps
that parents and care givers can take to minimize these
effects. A list of suggested reading material is also
included. 1994, 8p. |
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An
Examination of the Association Between Histories of
Maltreatment and Adolescent Risk Behaviours
by Ian C. Man/on and
Susan Kaye Wilson
"This report presents the methods and results of
a study examining the association between five forms
of maltreatment (physical abuse, neglect, exposure to
wife abuse, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse) and adolescent
risk behaviours. It also provides a review of background
literature, suggests directions for further research,
and summarizes the clinical implications of the study.
1995, 37p. |
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Feelings: Responding to your child’s feelings
by the Public Health Agency of Canada and Department of Justice Canada
The Feelings booklet focuses on the development of positive parent-child relationships, and promotes the non-physical discipline of children. The book serves as a guide to enable parents to find alternative ways of understanding and dealing with their children’s emotional responses as well as their own.
2005, 42p. (Maximum 2 copies per client)
A limited number of free copies of this booklet has been donated to the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence for distribution. Additional copies of this booklet are available through bookstores as well as from The Publishing and Depository Services, PWGSC, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0S5 at a cost of $5.95.
Tel: 1-613-941-5995 or 1-800-635-7943
Fax: 1-613-954-5779 or 1-800-565-7757 for orders by Visa, Mastercard or American Express
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International Studies on
the Incidence and Prevalence of Child Maltreatment:
Selected Bibliography
by Lil Tonmyr
This report presents abstracts of international studies
that examine incidence and/or prevalence rates of
child maltreatment or provide information on child
abuse registries. These publications were compiled
as background for the Canadian Incidence Study on
Reported Child Abuse and Neglect. Charts are included
to permit comparisons of studies. 1998, 40p.
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The
Parent-Teen Relationship - How Parents Can Make The Most
of It - Overview Paper
by Gus Fraser
This overview paper describes some of the challenges in
parent-teen relationships and provides guidance for parents
of teens. It outlines strategies for handling anger, improving
communication, and implementing rules and discipline in
a positive way. The overview paper also acknowledges a
parent's need for support by identifying sources of help
and suggested reading material. 1995, 8p. |
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The
Parent-Teen Relationship: Life Through a Teenager's
Eyes - Overview Paper
by Gus Fraser
This overview paper provides insight into adolescence
from a teenager's perspective. It describes changes
that are experienced by teenagers and demonstrates how
some of these changes influence their behaviour. The
overview paper provides tips for parents to maintain
a strong and positive relationship with their teens
and includes a list of suggested reading material.
1995, 9p. |
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Perspectives
on the Parent-Child Relationship – Overview Paper
by Allium Consulting Group Inc., based on The Parent-Child
Relationship, by Dr. Leon Kuczynski, University of Guelph
This overview paper provides information for parents,
professionals and researchers who are interested in family
dynamics and in understanding new concepts and practices
associated with this issue. This overview paper will foster
an environment respectful of mutual learning and understanding
in the context of the parent-child relationship. 2004,
11 p. |
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A
Selected, Annotated Bibliography of Child Maltreatment
Reporting by Education Professionals
by Valerie Gaston and Janis
Sutherland
This is an annotated bibliography of articles that address
reporting of child maltreatment in schools. The bibliography
focuses on articles published after 1990 in Canada and
internationally. Topics addressed include who is reporting
and why, what barriers exist to reporting, policy development,
and the need for training to identify child abuse and
neglect. 1999, 22p. |
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The "State of the Art" in Child Abuse
Prevention, 1997 by
Andy Watchel
This discussion paper describes various approaches used
to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect since
the 1960s. It focuses on the risk/resiliency model of
the 1990s and describes numerous prevention programs that
reduce the risks and/or improve the resiliency of children,
families, and communities. The integration of a population
health framework and community development for future
program development is also discussed. 1999, 49 p. |
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Television
Violence: A Review of the Effects on Children of Different
Ages
by Wendy L Josephson
This discussion paper provides a detailed analysis of
the effects of television violence on children from
infancy to adolescence. The paper also addresses children's
viewing behaviour and their understanding of television
content at various developmental stages. For each stage,
it provides suggestions for parents and the television
industry to minimize the impact of television violence.
1995, 70p. |
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What's
Wrong with Spanking? - Positive Parenting Tip Sheet
This pamphlet offers useful tips on effective forms of
non-physical discipline of children. It contains information
on behavioural issues in early child development and outlines
general parenting principles. The content reflects Canada’s
diversity, cultural practices and values, and it provides
information on available resources. |
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Youth
and Violence - Overview
Paper by Mark
Totten
This overview paper provides a brief introduction to issues
related to youth violence. It includes definitions of
forms of violence and identifies risk factors for perpetrators
and victims. The document identifies what can be done
by perpetrators, victims, parents, teachers/counsellors,
and peers to stop youth violence. Included is a list of
written and audio-visual resources. 1997,
10p. |