Positive parenting to improve outcomes for children

“Positive parenting” is flagged in a number of international initiatives to prevent violence against children. However, the concept does not have a common understanding among professionals working with families. For some... [ view full abstract ]

“Positive parenting” is flagged in a number of international initiatives to prevent violence against children. However, the concept does not have a common understanding among professionals working with families. For some the focus is on the use of alternate strategies to corporal punishment, for others the concept has a far broader meaning. The ISPCAN Thinking Space has focused its biennial research (2015 -2016) on canvassing global understandings of the concept and its application in work with families, particularly in the context of violence prevention. This workshop will report on the findings of this research and invite participant views on both the concept and its application in practice.