There is a lack of knowledge about specific components that make interventions effective in
preventing or reducing child maltreatment. The aim of the present meta-analysis was to …

Child abuse is a global problem, and parents with histories of childhood abuse are at
increased risk of abusing their offspring. The objective of this systematic review is to provide …

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of parenting programs in reducing
child maltreatment and modifying associated factors as well as to examine the moderator …

The strong and ever-growing evidence base demonstrating that physical punishment places
children at risk for a range of negative outcomes, coupled with global recognition of …

We examine maternal life-course mediators of the impact of a nurse home visitation program
on reducing child maltreatment among participants in the Elmira trial of the Nurse Family …

Pediatricians have always seen the value of preventing health harms; this should be no less
true for child maltreatment than for disease or unintentional injuries. Research continues to …

Relationship‐based intervention programs are increasingly being implemented as a way to
enhance parent‐child interaction quality. In this meta‐analytic review, we examined the …

Maltreatment of children is a key predictor of a range of problematic health and
developmental outcomes. Not only are affected children at high risk for recurrence of …

Doulas, whose traditional role is to support women during labor and delivery, are being
increasingly utilized within community‐based programs where a primary goal is supporting …

BACKGROUND: Teen mothers often present with depression, social complexity, and
inadequate parenting skills. Many have rapid repeat pregnancy, which increases risk for …