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How COVID-19 is placing vulnerable children at riskand why we need a new approach to child welfare
Herrenkohl, Todd I. Scott, Debbie Higgins, Daryl J. Klika, J. Bart Lonne, Bob
Herrenkohl, Todd I.
Scott, Debbie
Higgins, Daryl J.
Klika, J. Bart
Lonne, Bob
Abstract
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brings new worries about the welfare of children, particularly those of families living in poverty and impacted other risk factors. These children will struggle more during the pandemic because of financial pressures and stress placed on parents, as well as their limited access to services and systems of support. In this commentary, we explain how current circumstances reinforce the need for systemic change within statutory child welfare systems and the benefits that would accrue by implementing a continuum of services that combine universal supports with early intervention strategies. We also focus on promising approaches consistent with goals for public health prevention and draw out ideas related workforce development and cross-sector collaboration.
Keywords
child maltreatment, child welfare, prevention
Date
2021
Type
Journal article
Journal
Child Maltreatment
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Volume
26
Issue
1
Page Range
9-16
Article Number
ACU Department
Institute of Child Protection Studies
Faculty of Education and Arts
Faculty of Education and Arts
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