Risk Estimation: a framework for practice (Calder 2008) Risk estimation: a ELEVATED RISK LOWERED RISK (INC. PROTECTIVE FACTORS) framework for practice FACTOR The abusing parent Negative childhood experiences, Positive childhood. inc. abuse in childhood; denial of Recognition and change in previous violent pattern. past abuse. Acknowledges seriousness and responsibility without Violence/abuse of others. deflection of blame onto others. Abuse and/or neglect of previous Full understanding and clear explanation of the child. circumstances in which the abuse occurred. Parental separation from previous Maturity. children. Willingness and demonstrated capacity and ability for No clear explanation. change. No full understanding of abuse Presence of another safe non-abusing parent. situation. Compliance with professionals No acceptance of responsibility for Abuse of previous child accepted and addressed in the abuse. treatment (past/present). Antenatal/post-natal neglect. Expresses concern and interest about the effects of the Age: very young/immature. abuse on the child. Mental disorders or illness. Abuse of previous child accepted and addressed in Learning difficulties. treatment (past/present). Non-compliance. Expresses concern and interest about the effects of the abuse on the child. Lack of interest or concern for the child. Non-compliance. Lack of interest or concern for the child.
Risk Estimation: a framework for practice (Calder 2008) Risk estimation: a framework for practice FACTOR ELEVATED RISK LOWERED RISK (INC. PROTECTIVE FACTORS) The abusing parent Negative childhood experiences, inc. abuse in childhood; denial of past abuse. Violence/abuse of others. Abuse and/or neglect of previous child. Parental separation from previous children. No clear explanation. No full understanding of abuse situation. No acceptance of responsibility for the abuse. Antenatal/post-natal neglect. Age: very young/immature. Mental disorders or illness. Learning difficulties. Non-compliance. Lack of interest or concern for the child. Non-compliance. Lack of interest or concern for the child. Positive childhood. Recognition and change in previous violent pattern. Acknowledges seriousness and responsibility without deflection of blame onto others. Full understanding and clear explanation of the circumstances in which the abuse occurred. Maturity. Willingness and demonstrated capacity and ability for change. Presence of another safe non-abusing parent. Compliance with professionals Abuse of previous child accepted and addressed in treatment (past/present). Expresses concern and interest about the effects of the abuse on the child. Abuse of previous child accepted and addressed in treatment (past/present). Expresses concern and interest about the effects of the abuse on the child.
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