Implementing SafeCare® to address child neglect and physical abuse
Abstract
Objectives Child maltreatment is a world-wide social problem that impacts every country. International efforts to disseminate evidence-informed practices is critical to addressing this global epidemic. This symposium discusses... [ view full abstract ]
Objectives
Child maltreatment is a world-wide social problem that impacts every country. International efforts to disseminate evidence-informed practices is critical to addressing this global epidemic. This symposium discusses international implementations of the evidence-based practice, SafeCare®, and shares our experiences of working with providers and families across the world. SafeCare is a program for families with children ages 5 years and younger, who at at-risk for or have experienced child neglect and physical abuse. SafeCare is an in-home parent training program designed as an early intervention to promote child and family well-being. The theme of this symposium is to provide a framework for international program initiatives and highlight the cultural relevance of this evidence-based model to a global context.
Methods
SafeCare is implemented in seven countries: Australia, Belarus, Canada, England, Israel, Spain and United States (origination; wide-spread). Numerous providers have been trained to implement SafeCare, while a select group at each site has been trained as coaches to support providers and ensure program quality. In additional, SafeCare Trainers have been trained across the US, as well as in England and Israel.
Results
Three presentations will discuss the international implementation of SafeCare. Shanley Chatham et al. will discuss how SafeCare is planned and initiated in international settings (including what modifications were made to the program), as well as efforts to sustain and expand these implementation efforts. Romano et al. will discuss the attitudes and experiences of SafeCare Providers from the Canadian implementation of SafeCare. Majka et al. will discuss a readiness tool and its use in facilitating the readiness process for the Australian implementation.
Conclusions
The theme of this symposium will be to provide a framework to discuss international implementations of evidence-based programs, and offer guidance to organizations and other evidence-based programs considering international implementation of evidence-informed programs.
Authors
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Jenelle Shanley
(National SafeCare Training and Research Center, Georgia State University)
Topic Area
Innovative interventions
Session
S-04 » Symposium 4 (16:30 - Monday, 29th August)
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