Defining the co-occurrence of domestic violence and child maltreatment

["carolyn hartley" <hartleyc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear List Members,

I am working on a study of the co-occurrence of domestic violence and
child maltreatment.  I have a cross-sectional sample of all
confirmed child abuse cases involving a parental perpetrator for a city
in Iowa (population 130,000) for a 20-month period.  I am comparing
the characteristics of families defined as ?child maltreatment only? with
?co-occurrence? families (both child maltreatment and domestic violence
present).

I have three sources of data to verify the presence of domestic
violence:  1) the assessment narratives completed by child
protection workers investigating the child abuse allegation; 2) the
service authorization forms completed by child protection service workers
on families referred for services after the investigation; and 3) a data
base created by the city police department on all domestic violence
arrests occurring in the city.

My question has to do with defining 'co-occurrence' and 'child
maltreatment only.'  

Regarding the co-occurrence group, should I restrict co-occurrence to
only male batterer/female victim?  I have a small percentage of
cases involving a female batterer.  The majority of studies on
co-occurrence involve a female victim/male batterer.

Also regarding this group, should the domestic violence precede the child
maltreatment to be considered a ?co-occurrence??  Again, the
majority of studies of families with known child abuse (from Edleson?s
excellent review) started with a report of child abuse and looked
retrospectively at reports of domestic violence.  
All the child protection data on domestic violence I have involves
domestic violence preceding child maltreatment.  However, I have
police report data on domestic violence occurring after the child
maltreatment.  Can I still consider this co-occurrence?  
What would be an appropriate time frame for assuming co-occurrence (a
police incident within two months, six months, a year)?

Regarding the child maltreatment only group, how ?pure? should this group
be?  Should I restrict the sample to no known history of domestic
violence by a past or current partner?  I have some assessment
narratives and police data that indicate domestic violence by a past
partner, but no evidence of battering by a current partner.

I would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions of literature that might
assist me in making these decisions.

Carolyn Copps Hartley, Ph.D.            (319) 335-1267

University of Iowa                      email:  carolyn-hartley@xxxxxxxxx

School of Social Work

308 North Hall

Iowa City, IA  52242

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To: Child Maltreatment Researchers
From: carolyn hartley
Subject: Long-term impacts of child maltreatment
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I am making this inquiry for a colleague.  We are looking for review articles on the impact of child maltreatment of adult functioning.  Impact is broadly defined.  It could include psychological, economic, environmental, criminal, etc.  At this time, we are not looking for information on the effects of abuse on later parenting practices (inter-generational transmission of abuse).

We would be interested in review articles that look at child maltreatment generally, or focus more specifically on one type of child maltreatment (physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse).

We are also looking for information/articles on programs or services for adults abused as children that are not primarily focused on their current parenting.

Thanks for any assistance you can offer.

Carolyn Copps Hartley, Ph.D.            (319) 335-1267

University of Iowa                      email:  carolyn-hartley@xxxxxxxxx

School of Social Work

308 North Hall

Iowa City, IA  52242 >From ???@??? Tue Mar 27 14:17:54 2001
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To: Child Maltreatment Researchers
From: carolyn hartley
Subject: Re: 1 billion for Prevention/faith based programs.
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I would echo the concern about the language in this testimony.  The testimony was provided by Tommy Thompson, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

The statement about funding "programs that promote successful parenting and marriage" sounds like support of "traditional" family values.

I am also interested in others thoughts about initiatives in the testimony to provide funding for "faith-based programs."  More specifically, the testimony calls for "requesting $67 million to establish a Compassion Capital Fund. Through public and private partnerships, these resources will be used to provide start-up capital and operating funds to qualified charitable organizations so that they can expand or emulate model social services programs."

What role should faith-based programs play in child abuse prevention work?  Will these programs begin to compete with already existing programs for resources?  There is something about this focus on faith-based programs that troubles me.

Carolyn Hartley, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
University of Iowa
School of Social Work

At 07:40 AM 03/27/2001 -0500, you wrote:

I have been reading this list for over a year and find it exceedingly
helpful.  I have not sent any communication before since I am a new
researcher and looking to learn.  I was made aware today of the Bush
administration's request for $1 billion for Prevention.  While this prospect
excited me initially, on reading about the grant for Safe and Stable
Families, I wonder how much it protects the traditional families more than
the abused child.  Please provide some perspective from your years of
experience.  

http://www.hhs.gov/asl/testify/t010306.html

Dorothy Lemmey, Ph.D., RN
107 Calder Ct.
Forest Hill, Md 21050

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Is anyone aware of studies examining the relationship between child neglect
and adult domestic violence. Most of the literature I've been able to find
focuses on the co-occurrence of child physical abuse and partner
abuse. I'd appreciate information on any literature looking at child
neglect and domestic violence.

Thanks,

Carolyn Copps Hartley, Ph.D. (319) 335-1267
University of Iowa email: carolyn-hartley@xxxxxxxxx
School of Social Work
308 North Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242