Proactive Interventions for Individuals with Child Maltreatment

According to American Public Human Services Association"Target Populations Served by Public Child WelfareThe population for whom the guidance was developed is varied and must be considered as policies and practices are established. The population for whom public child welfare has primary responsibility consists of the following: •Children, youth and families where allegations of abuse and/or neglect have been made•Children, youth and families where a high risk of abuse and/or neglect has been identified•Children and youth who are in the custody of the public child welfare system and their families•Children, youth and their families who are not in the custody of the public child welfare system, but for whom the provision of services or ongoing oversight is mandated by a courtThe population for whom public child welfare has a shared responsibility with the community consists of the following:•Children, youth and families where need is self identified or allegations have not risen to a founded case but who may still need services•Children and youth who were in custody of the public child welfare system and their families (refers to children and youth in adoptive homes, in kinship and guardianship, etc.)•Youth who are emancipated or transitioned from foster care."http://ppcwg.org/about-ppcwg-parameters.html

Indicators of Child Abuse & Neglectunexplained: cuts, bruises, broken bones, fractures and burnsnegative behaviorspoor eating habitsagitated, withdrawn or isolateddepressed and anxiouspoor sleeping patters or habitsbathroom problemspoor hygienerun awaypoor social skills

The following link provides the child abuse cases and deaths along with other information in Philadelphia, PA from 2003-2005; according to population of youth under age 18. 

The following links are resources associated to prevention programs and strategies

http://ppcwg.org/about-ppcwg-parameters.html