Risk Factors Associated with Child Abuse and Mitigating Services: A Conceptual Framework

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dc.contributor.advisorShields, Patricia M.
dc.contributor.authorLedesma, Andreana Denise
dc.contributor.committeeMemberGarofalo, Charles
dc.contributor.committeeMemberEsparza, Elena
dc.date.accessioned2007-12-13T15:38:41Z
dc.date.available2012-02-24T10:15:48Z
dc.date.issued2007-12
dc.descriptionAn Applied Research Project Submitted to the Department of Political Science, Texas State University-San Marcos, in Partial Fulfillment for the Requirements for the Degree of Masters of Public Administration, Fall 2007.
dc.description.abstractEvidence demonstrates that the incidence of child abuse is higher in families who experience certain risk factors, such as domestic violence, poverty, and substance abuse disorders. In addition, research indicates that parenting attitudes and values are indicators of abuse. These problems often occur simultaneously, and can reinforce each other. For example, poverty and the stress it produces can lead to a need to escape that can result in drug/alcohol abuse. Or, substance abuse can lead to bad decisions, poor work history, and poverty. Substance abuse can also lower inhibitions and lead to domestic violence and/or child abuse. The purpose of this paper is not to determine the causal sequence. Rather, the purpose is to identify services that address and alleviate these problems. The factors and services are classified in a conceptual framework. Subsequently, this information is used to develop a handbook identifying Texas agencies and organizations that provide services that may reduce the risk factors.
dc.description.departmentPublic Administration
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dc.format.extent105 pages
dc.format.medium1 file (.pdf)
dc.identifier.citationLedesma, A. D. (2007). Risk factors associated with child abuse and mitigating services: A conceptual framework. Masters of Public Administration, Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, TX.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10877/3652
dc.language.isoen
dc.relationThis Applied Research Project Report is accompanied by, "A Handbook of Community Services for Parents in Texas." https://hdl.handle.net/10877/3669
dc.subjectchild abuse
dc.subjectdomestic violence
dc.subjectpoverty
dc.subjectparents
dc.subjectcommunity services
dc.subjectsubstance abuse
dc.subjectparenting
dc.subjectPublic Administration
dc.titleRisk Factors Associated with Child Abuse and Mitigating Services: A Conceptual Framework
dc.typeApplied Research Project

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