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Message ID: 9046

Date: 2011-12-06

Author:John Devaney

Subject:RE: mandatory reporting research

Dear Sarita There is an interesting review of the international literature on mandatory reporting produced by the NSPCC in the UK in 2007: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/Inform/publications/Downloads/mandatoryreportingNI_wdf51133.pdf John Dr John Devaney School of Sociology, Social Policy & Social Work Queen's University 6 College Park BELFAST Northern Ireland BT7 1LP Telephone: 0044 (0)28 9097 5907 Email: J.Devaney@qub.ac.uk Webpage: http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofSociologySocialPolicySocialWork/Staff/AcademicStaff/JohnDevaney/ From: bounce-38923978-13357841@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-38923978-13357841@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Sarita Hudson Sent: 06 December 2011 14:12 To: Child Maltreatment Researchers Subject: mandatory reporting research I’m looking for research on the effectiveness or impact of mandatory reporting, evaluation of training of mandated reporters, or other research related to mandated reporting. Thanks so much. Sarita Hudson Director of Public Engagement Stop It Now! 351 Pleasant Street, Suite B-319 Northampton, MA 01060 413.587.3500, Ext. 2 413.587.3505 FAX www.StopItNow.org Stop It Now!® prevents the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families and communities to take action before a child is harmed. We provide support, information and resources for adults to take responsibility for creating safer communities. Your support helps stop abuse If you've visited StopItNow.org, used our materials or Help Services - or referred others to us - please help keep our programming free and available to adults, agencies and communities everywhere. Donate now. From: bounce-7679423-14370300@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-7679423-14370300@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Andres Arroyo Sent: Friday, January 21, 2011 11:59 PM To: Sarita Hudson Subject: *Application Deadline Final Reminder* Summer Research Institute 2011 The National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect is accepting applications for its 2011 Summer Research Institute (SRI). it is now one week until the application deadline of Friday January 28, 2011. This message contains 1. the 2011 Summer Research Institute Announcement 2. the text of the Application for reference.* * Applicants should submit via e-mail attachment their CV and the official Application (MS Word Format), available at this link: http://www.ndacan.cornell.edu/Ndacan/Summer_Institute/SRI2011.html Announcement for the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect Summer Research Institute, June 13 - 17, 2011 Cornell University NDACAN will sponsor its 19th Summer Research Institute (SRI) for child maltreatment researchers on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York on June 13 - 17, 2011. The Institute will be an intensive experience in secondary data analysis that combines colloquia with hands-on computing time. Participants are selected on a competitive basis from a variety of disciplines including psychology, social work, and medicine. The primary goal of the Institute is to facilitate secondary analysis projects from which researchers can publish their findings. In addition, the Institute will provide child maltreatment researchers an invaluable opportunity for networking and collaboration. OVERVIEW OF INSTITUTE ACTIVITIES Using data from the Archive holdings, applicants develop research questions and describe their projects in their applications. Accepted applicants familiarize themselves with the data and conduct preliminary analyses prior to arriving at the Institute, in communication with Archive staff as needed. While at the Institute, participants have the opportunity to work intensively with the data with Archive staff on hand to assist with statistical analysis issues. SCHEDULE AND ACCOMMODATIONS The Institute will begin on Monday evening (6/13) with an opening orientation/dinner and will conclude after lunch on Friday (6/17). Participants are encouraged to stay throughout the entire Institute. Presentations and computing sessions will be held Tuesday through Friday. Participants will stay in private rooms at the Cornell University Statler Hotel for four nights. The hotel room cost and most meals will be covered by the Archive, but participants are responsible for their travel expenses and hotel incidentals. DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS NDACAN is offering three scholarships to cover the travel fares for two minority participants and one graduate student. It is hoped that these scholarships will promote a diverse array of applicants who would otherwise be unable to attend the Institute. SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS Applicants are rated based on the quality of their proposal, their research background, and the intention to publish their findings. Preference will be given to applicants who obtain and examine their intended data from NDACAN prior to applying to the Institute. Faculty, post-docs, advanced graduate students, and research professionals are encouraged to apply. Applicants who were not accepted in a previous year may reapply. Previous SRI participants may not apply. The Archive will accept 12-15 applicants. The application may be downloaded here . Applications must be received on or before January 28, 2011. Applicants will be notified of acceptance status in February. Please direct correspondence regarding the Institute to Andres Arroyo (E-mail: NDACAN@cornell.edu , Phone: 607-255-7799). ________________________________ Summer Research Institute, June 13 - 17, 2011 Application Text The application text below is for reference only. To apply, please download the SRI 2011 Application . The Summer Research Institute promotes the use of Archive datasets and encourages publication of research findings. At the Institute, participants gain greater familiarity with the datasets they are using and make progress on their research projects. Participants work during daily computing sessions, obtain assistance from consultants and colleagues, and attend relevant colloquia. The Institute will begin on Monday evening (6/13) with an opening orientation/dinner and will conclude after lunch on Friday (6/17). The Archive encourages applications from advanced graduate students, post-docs, faculty, and other researchers. Applicants are rated based on the quality of their proposal, their research background, and the intention to publish their findings. In addition to these criteria, applicants are selected in order to achieve some balance of datasets being represented. The Archive will give preference to researchers who have obtained and examined their intended dataset from our holdings prior to applying to the Institute. Instructions: Applicants must submit a recent CV and provide answers to the questions below. Please type or paste your responses directly into the boxes. Your application and CV must be sent via e-mail attachment to NDACAN@cornell.edu . Please title your attachments beginning with your last name (e.g. JonesApp.doc, JonesCV.doc). DEADLINE: Applications and CVs must be received via e-mail attachment on or before Friday January 28, 2011. Applicant Contact Information Applicant Name: Degree/Level of Education: Address: City: State: ZIP: Telephone: Fax: E-mail Address: Organization/Institution: Position within Organization: Questions 1. From the list of datasets at http://www.ndacan.cornell.edu/NDACAN/Datasets_List.html, indicate the dataset you would like to work with at the Institute. 2. In no more than one page, please discuss your research background. Expand on the information provided in your CV by giving a narrative description of the role you have played in the research projects you have worked on. 3. In no more than one page, describe the project you would like to work on at the Institute. Provide the rationale for your study, list your specific research questions, and discuss how you will approach your analyses. You can strengthen your application by showing that you are familiar with the dataset and the strengths and limitations of its research design. 4. We are offering three diversity scholarships that cover domestic travel fare to and from the Institute. Scholarships will be awarded to two minority applicants and one graduate student applicant. If you are eligible and interested in being considered, please check the appropriate boxes below. If you are a minority applicant who is also a graduate student, you may check both boxes. _ I am a minority applicant, and I would like to be considered for one of the minority scholarships. _ I am a graduate student, and I would like to be considered for the graduate student scholarship. Please note that computers at the Institute are Windows-based machines with SAS, SPSS, and Stata analysis software installed. ________________________________ Download the SRI 2011 Application (MS Word format) Summer Research Institute General Information ---- Andrés Arroyo, Archiving Assistant National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect (NDACAN) Beebe Hall -FLDC, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853 607-255-7799 | fax 607-255-8562 | www.ndacan.cornell.edu

Dear Sarita There is an interesting review of the international literature on mandatory reporting produced by the NSPCC in the UK in 2007: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/Inform/publications/Downloads/mandatoryreportingNI_wdf51133.pdf John Dr John Devaney School of Sociology, Social Policy & Social Work Queen's University 6 College Park BELFAST Northern Ireland BT7 1LP Telephone: 0044 (0)28 9097 5907 Email: J.Devaneyqub.ac.uk Webpage: http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofSociologySocialPolicySocialWork/Staff/AcademicStaff/JohnDevaney/ From: bounce-38923978-13357841list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-38923978-13357841list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Sarita Hudson Sent: 06 December 2011 14:12 To: Child Maltreatment Researchers Subject: mandatory reporting research I’m looking for research on the effectiveness or impact of mandatory reporting, evaluation of training of mandated reporters, or other research related to mandated reporting. Thanks so much. Sarita Hudson Director of Public Engagement Stop It Now! 351 Pleasant Street, Suite B-319 Northampton, MA 01060 413.587.3500, Ext. 2 413.587.3505 FAX www.StopItNow.org Stop It Now!® prevents the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families and communities to take action before a child is harmed. We provide support, information and resources for adults to take responsibility for creating safer communities. Your support helps stop abuse If you've visited StopItNow.org, used our materials or Help Services - or referred others to us - please help keep our programming free and available to adults, agencies and communities everywhere. Donate now. From: bounce-7679423-14370300list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-7679423-14370300list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Andres Arroyo Sent: Friday, January 21, 2011 11:59 PM To: Sarita Hudson Subject: *Application Deadline Final Reminder* Summer Research Institute 2011 The National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect is accepting applications for its 2011 Summer Research Institute (SRI). it is now one week until the application deadline of Friday January 28, 2011. This message contains 1. the 2011 Summer Research Institute Announcement 2. the text of the Application for reference.* * Applicants should submit via e-mail attachment their CV and the official Application (MS Word Format), available at this link: http://www.ndacan.cornell.edu/Ndacan/Summer_Institute/SRI2011.html Announcement for the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect Summer Research Institute, June 13 - 17, 2011 Cornell University NDACAN will sponsor its 19th Summer Research Institute (SRI) for child maltreatment researchers on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York on June 13 - 17, 2011. The Institute will be an intensive experience in secondary data analysis that combines colloquia with hands-on computing time. Participants are selected on a competitive basis from a variety of disciplines including psychology, social work, and medicine. The primary goal of the Institute is to facilitate secondary analysis projects from which researchers can publish their findings. In addition, the Institute will provide child maltreatment researchers an invaluable opportunity for networking and collaboration. OVERVIEW OF INSTITUTE ACTIVITIES Using data from the Archive holdings, applicants develop research questions and describe their projects in their applications. Accepted applicants familiarize themselves with the data and conduct preliminary analyses prior to arriving at the Institute, in communication with Archive staff as needed. While at the Institute, participants have the opportunity to work intensively with the data with Archive staff on hand to assist with statistical analysis issues. SCHEDULE AND ACCOMMODATIONS The Institute will begin on Monday evening (6/13) with an opening orientation/dinner and will conclude after lunch on Friday (6/17). Participants are encouraged to stay throughout the entire Institute. Presentations and computing sessions will be held Tuesday through Friday. Participants will stay in private rooms at the Cornell University Statler Hotel for four nights. The hotel room cost and most meals will be covered by the Archive, but participants are responsible for their travel expenses and hotel incidentals. DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS NDACAN is offering three scholarships to cover the travel fares for two minority participants and one graduate student. It is hoped that these scholarships will promote a diverse array of applicants who would otherwise be unable to attend the Institute. SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS Applicants are rated based on the quality of their proposal, their research background, and the intention to publish their findings. Preference will be given to applicants who obtain and examine their intended data from NDACAN prior to applying to the Institute. Faculty, post-docs, advanced graduate students, and research professionals are encouraged to apply. Applicants who were not accepted in a previous year may reapply. Previous SRI participants may not apply. The Archive will accept 12-15 applicants. The application may be downloaded here . Applications must be received on or before January 28, 2011. Applicants will be notified of acceptance status in February. Please direct correspondence regarding the Institute to Andres Arroyo (E-mail: NDACANcornell.edu , Phone: 607-255-7799). ________________________________ Summer Research Institute, June 13 - 17, 2011 Application Text The application text below is for reference only. To apply, please download the SRI 2011 Application . The Summer Research Institute promotes the use of Archive datasets and encourages publication of research findings. At the Institute, participants gain greater familiarity with the datasets they are using and make progress on their research projects. Participants work during daily computing sessions, obtain assistance from consultants and colleagues, and attend relevant colloquia. The Institute will begin on Monday evening (6/13) with an opening orientation/dinner and will conclude after lunch on Friday (6/17). The Archive encourages applications from advanced graduate students, post-docs, faculty, and other researchers. Applicants are rated based on the quality of their proposal, their research background, and the intention to publish their findings. In addition to these criteria, applicants are selected in order to achieve some balance of datasets being represented. The Archive will give preference to researchers who have obtained and examined their intended dataset from our holdings prior to applying to the Institute. Instructions: Applicants must submit a recent CV and provide answers to the questions below. Please type or paste your responses directly into the boxes. Your application and CV must be sent via e-mail attachment to NDACANcornell.edu . Please title your attachments beginning with your last name (e.g. JonesApp.doc, JonesCV.doc). DEADLINE: Applications and CVs must be received via e-mail attachment on or before Friday January 28, 2011. Applicant Contact Information Applicant Name: Degree/Level of Education: Address: City: State: ZIP: Telephone: Fax: E-mail Address: Organization/Institution: Position within Organization: Questions 1. From the list of datasets at http://www.ndacan.cornell.edu/NDACAN/Datasets_List.html, indicate the dataset you would like to work with at the Institute. 2. In no more than one page, please discuss your research background. Expand on the information provided in your CV by giving a narrative description of the role you have played in the research projects you have worked on. 3. In no more than one page, describe the project you would like to work on at the Institute. Provide the rationale for your study, list your specific research questions, and discuss how you will approach your analyses. You can strengthen your application by showing that you are familiar with the dataset and the strengths and limitations of its research design. 4. We are offering three diversity scholarships that cover domestic travel fare to and from the Institute. Scholarships will be awarded to two minority applicants and one graduate student applicant. If you are eligible and interested in being considered, please check the appropriate boxes below. If you are a minority applicant who is also a graduate student, you may check both boxes. _ I am a minority applicant, and I would like to be considered for one of the minority scholarships. _ I am a graduate student, and I would like to be considered for the graduate student scholarship. Please note that computers at the Institute are Windows-based machines with SAS, SPSS, and Stata analysis software installed. ________________________________ Download the SRI 2011 Application (MS Word format) Summer Research Institute General Information ---- Andrés Arroyo, Archiving Assistant National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect (NDACAN) Beebe Hall -FLDC, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853 607-255-7799 | fax 607-255-8562 | www.ndacan.cornell.edu