Reunification of paroled abusers

[Bill Shepherd <BillS@xxxxxxxxxx>]

> I am not a CPS researcher, but my office, the California State
> Auditor,
> evaluates government programs, including CPS programs.  A few weeks
> back, I posed some questions about mandatory notification requirements
> for convicted child abusers, and several persons provided leads.  I
> have a couple of follow-up questions.  Again, I realize this list if
> primarily for researchers, however, I believe my questions are
> research-related, and would very much appreciate any help the readers
> can offer.
> 
	Is anybody aware of a source for data on what percentage of
paroled child abusers (not just sex-offenders) are reunified with
families where children are present?  (This, of course, assumes that the
paroled offender is a family member.)

	If so, any idea of what percentage of those have any sort of CPS
intervention or involvement, post-reunification.

	Does anyone know of any CPS jurisdictions that are notified of
such parolee releases and reunifications, AND the CPS begin monitoring
the family right away.  (As opposed to waiting for a new suspected-abuse
referral.)   (Again, I'm aware that several states have mandatory
notification for sex-offender parolees, but I'm interested in other
child abusers.)

> Bill Shepherd
> Senior Evaluator
> California State Auditor's Office
> Sacramento, California
> bills@bsa.ca.gov
>