Objectives Child neglect is a major public health problem. It is the most frequently reported
and substantiated form of maltreatment in youth protective services, and its effects are the …

Abstract Background The Ontario Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect
(OIS) is the only source of province-wide statistics on families investigated by child welfare …

In Canada, the responsibility for protecting and supporting children at risk of abuse and
neglect falls under the jurisdiction of Provinces and Territories and Indigenous child welfare …

Abstract Objective The Québec Incidence Study on situations investigated by child protective
services (QIS) has been conducted in 5-year cycles since 1998 in collaboration with all 16 …

Background While family reunification following out-of-home placement is a goal of child
protection policy, complex family needs may not be met at the point that child protection …

This qualitative study examines the perceptions of mothers, fathers, and adolescents on the
relations they see between intimate partner violence, mental health and substances use …

Objectives To examine factors associated with ongoing service and out of home placement
for adolescents investigated by child welfare services in Canada. Methods Secondary …

Background Increases in child welfare investigations involving children's exposure to
intimate partner violence (IPV) in Ontario are likely the result of three factors: 1) changes to …

Introduction Child sexual abuse remains a worldwide concern with devastating
consequences on an individual's life. This longitudinal study investigates the associations …

This study was conducted to address some of the gaps in the current literature by identifying,
in a more comprehensive manner, family profiles and service referrals in cases of child …