Multicultural Child Maltreatment Risk Assessment: Effective Evaluation for Diverse Populations

The Multicultural Child Maltreatment Risk Assessment is a book that provides detailed descriptions of child maltreatment assessment and key strategies for culturally informed risk assessment in families. It presents a new model for evaluating families that includes cultural competence, adequate parenting, and reflective decision-making. Ten case studies challenge the reader to apply forensic evaluation techniques for effective and ethical decision-making in complex and ambiguous cases.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 22 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Multicultural Child Maltreatment Risk Assessment is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricate process of assessing and managing risks associated with child maltreatment within diverse families. It offers detailed descriptions of child maltreatment assessment and provides essential strategies for conducting culturally informed risk assessments. The book introduces a novel model that encompasses cultural competence, a conceptualization of adequate parenting, and reflective decision-making approaches. Each chapter explores a wide range of factors, including race, ethnicity, religion, gender, and sexuality, contributing to the understanding of the complex dynamics within families.

To further enhance the learning experience, the book includes ten case studies, each accompanied by discussion prompts. These case studies challenge readers to apply forensic evaluation techniques effectively and ethically in complex and ambiguous situations. Whether you are an experienced mental health provider or a student pursuing a career in this field, this book offers invaluable insights into child maltreatment and its effects, assessment models, and risk factors that place families at greater vulnerability. By exploring these topics in depth, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of child maltreatment and develop the skills necessary to make informed decisions that promote the well-being of children and families.

Weight: 354g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367464042