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Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting by Social Workers : = An Action Research Project.

Record Type:	Language materials, manuscript : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting by Social Workers :/
Reminder of title:	An Action Research Project.
Author:	Willsey, Audra M.
Description:	1 online resource (86 pages)
Notes:	Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 85-05, Section: B.
Contained By:	Dissertations Abstracts International85-05B.
Subject:	Social work. -
Online resource:	click for full text (PQDT)
ISBN:	9798380843331

Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting by Social Workers : = An Action Research Project.
Willsey, Audra M.

Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting by Social Workers :An Action Research Project. - 1 online resource (86 pages)

Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 85-05, Section: B.

Thesis (D.S.W.)--Walden University, 2023.

Includes bibliographical references

Social workers in pediatric medical settings often fail to assess for abuse and neglect or do not report their concerns when abuse and neglect are suspected. Social workers are mandated reporters, and children are left in dangerous situations when they neglect to intervene. The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of what prevents social workers from following through on these responsibilities. The research questions focused on barriers that social workers face, such as lacking the necessary training or experience or lacking adequate support from other social workers or medical professionals. Research participants were also asked what strategies can be implemented to overcome these barriers. Social learning theory, social exchange theory, and operant conditioning were used to inform this study. Interviews were conducted with six social workers with experience in pediatric medical settings. Data were transcribed and coded through thematic analysis. Participants identified education deficits and interactions with other members of the medical team as the primary barriers to assessing and reporting abuse and neglect. Education and training for social workers along with better communication and collaboration with the medical team were identified as possible solutions. Results of this study highlight the importance of social workers abiding by the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and the need for changes to occur in education, relationships with other professionals, and practices employed by pediatric medical social workers in order to effect positive social change. Positive social change on behalf of children and families can occur when social workers adequately assess for abuse and neglect and report their concerns.

Electronic reproduction.
Ann Arbor, Mich. :
ProQuest,
2024

Mode of access: World Wide Web

ISBN: 9798380843331Subjects--Topical Terms:

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Social work.
Subjects--Index Terms:

Child abuseIndex Terms--Genre/Form:

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Electronic books.

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