Urgent Protection versus Chronic Need - Is the Classification of Urgent and Chronic Applicable for Child Protection in the US?

Nico Trocmé

McGill University

Dr. Nico Trocmé is the Director of the School of Social Work and the Philip Fisher Chair in Social Work at McGill University. Dr. Trocmé is the principal investigator for the  Canadian Incidence  Study (CIS) of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (1993, 1998, 2003 & 2008), the lead researcher for a Federal-Provincial-Territorial initiative to develop a common set of National Outcomes Measures in child welfare, directs the Canadian Child Welfare Research Portal (cwrp.ca), and is conducting a research capacity development and knowledge mobilization initiative involving child welfare and Aboriginal service provider agencies in Quebec. Recognized as one of the most prolific social work researchers in Canada, Dr. Trocmé is the author of over 130 scientific publications, has been awarded 25 million dollars in funding through grants, contracts and gifts, and has mentored a new generation of Canadian child welfare scholars. Dr. Trocmé has acted as a child welfare policy and program consultant to several provincial governments and Aboriginal organizations and has presented expert evidence at various inquests and tribunals. Prior to completing his PhD, Dr. Trocmé worked for five years as a child welfare and children's mental health social worker.

Abstract

Objectives: Child Protection responses in child welfare systems are usually classified by the type of maltreatment that is alleged; typically physical abuse, neglect, sexual maltreatment, and psychological maltreatment.... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Nico Trocmé (McGill University)
  2. John Fluke (Kempe Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine)
  3. Barbara Fallon (University of Toronto)
  4. Kate Schumaker (Catholic Childrens Aid Society of Toronto)

Topic Area

Child Protection Systems and Strategies at local, national and international levels

Session

Symposia 3 » Session 1-Child Protection Systems (11:00 - Monday, 2nd October, Oceania Room)

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