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Population-Based Prevention of Child Maltreatment: The U.S. Triple P System Population Trial.

NCJ Number
255453
Journal
Prevention Science Issue: 10 Dated: 2009 Pages: 1-12
Author(s)
Ronald J. Prinz; Matthew R. Sanders; Cheri J. Shapiro; Daniel J. Whitaker; John R. Lutzker
Date Published
2009
Length
12 pages
Annotation

In this evaluation of a public health approach to the prevention of child maltreatment, the U.S. Triple P System Population Trial, 18 counties were randomly assigned to either dissemination of the Triple P—Positive Parenting Program system or to the services-as-usual control condition. 

Abstract

Dissemination involved Triple P professional training for the existing workforce (over 600 service providers), as well as universal media and communication strategies. Large effect sizes were found for three independently derived population indicators: substantiated child maltreatment, child out-of-home placements, and child maltreatment injuries. This study is the first to randomize geographical areas and show preventive impact on child maltreatment at a population level using evidence-based parenting interventions. (publisher abstract modified)

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