Re: assessment vs. investigation

["csudia" <cecsudia@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The Spring 2001 issue of National Child Welfare Resource Center for
Family-Centered Practice provides a number of examples of Differential Response
in Several States.  The report is available from  Editor Best Practice, 1150
Conn. Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036, or  info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cecelia Sudia
Washington, DC

Nico Trocme wrote:

> I am looking for information on alternative responses to child protection
> reports.  I understand a number of U.S. jurisdictions are experimenting with
> diverting non-urgent reports to an alternative approach that focuses on
> assessing service need rather than investigating allegations.
>
> Does anyone know of any reports, articles or web-sites with information on
> this question?
>
> Nico Trocmé, University of Toronto
> Center of Excellence for Child Welfare Research
> Bell Canada Child Welfare Research Unit
>
> 246 Bloor St West, Toronto, M5S 1A1, Ontario, Canada
> tel: 416-978-5718 / fax: 416-978-7072 / nico.trocme@xxxxxxxxxxx
>  http://cwr.utoronto.ca