A population approach to the prevention of child maltreatment: Rationale and implications for research, policy and practice.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Sanders, Matthew; Higgins, Daryl; Prinz, Ronald
- Source
- Family Matters. 2018, Issue 100, p62-70. 9p. 1 Color Photograph.
- Subject
- *CHILD abuse
*CHILD care
*CHILD welfare
*CHILD protection services
*CHILD development
- Language
- ISSN
- 1030-2646
The article focuses on the advantage of a population approach as an evidence-based parenting support and effective way of preventing child maltreatment in Australia. Evidences about the scale of child maltreatment in the country and how issues were addressed are offered. The importance of promoting and optimizing the conditions across the entire population to promote healthy family relationships and support child development is also emphasized.