Considers principles for collecting competent evidence and provides case studies of a child and an adolescent to demonstrate evidence collection methods in social work practice. (Author/JAC)

Describes children in foster care as lacking the sense of permanence that is essential for their growth. These children and their families need comprehensive services that will prevent or quickly terminate this uncertainty. Discusses the different problems faced by these children and suggests some innovative approaches. (Author)

In an effort to assist the sexually abused child throughout the court process, the authors propose the concept of a child-centered social worker committed to minimizing the potential for system-induced trauma by assisting the sexually abused child through the judicial process and providing clinical treatment as well. (Contains 68 references.) (GCP)

A project to prevent the unplanned long-term placement of children in foster care used case review as an integral part of an information and monitoring system. It eliminated the shortcomings of traditional management information systems by involving workers, supervisors, and administrators in the design of the system. (Author)

Provides definitions of social advocacy and case advocacy for child advocates, child welfare workers, and social workers so as to clarify the concepts and the roles in the protection of children. Presents a historical account of advocacy efforts, along with an analysis of current advocacy efforts. (RJM)

Explores child sexual exploitation by outlining the issue and its effects, providing case examples, with the aim of further involving social workers in ameliorating the conditions experienced by this victimized population. (Author/KS)

The abuse of adolescents is a problem endemic to the institutional and cultural structure of American life and is not an ephemeral phenomenon. Presents information and theories concerning such abuse as a basis for offering the best strategies to meet the needs of these youths. (Author)

Demonstrated that children enrolled in therapeutic day treatment programs made developmental gains but that not all children benefited equally. Indicates the need for social workers to evaluate treatment programs critically and to use the evaluation results to modify ongoing treatment and to facilitate placement decisions. (Author/KS)

Foster mothers were interviewed by independent researchers to obtain their view of the positive and negative aspects of being a foster parent. These mothers had specific comments and suggestions about their roles as foster parents. The authors make recommendations to improve satisfaction and quality of foster care. (Author)

Based on research findings, author recommends training of medical staff on how to identify child abuse cases and how to report latter to appropriate agencies. Legal rights and responsibilities should be explained for both hospital administrators and medical staff. An interdisciplinary approach to treatment of child abuse cases is advocated. (SE)

Identification of the boundaries between lay and professional advocacy in working with families with handicapped children is aided by an understanding of the key variables that characterize these families. Professional clarity about differing advocacy roles and the potential of social exchange leads to a new model of advocacy in working with…

This article discusses the issue of accessibility to social service records on the part of attorneys engaged in an adversary process. The bureaucratic, therapeutic and legal foundations of the child protection procedure are discussed in relation to the challenges to the tradition of confidential client records. (SJL)

Traditional theories of juvenile delinquency have not yielded successful strategies for treatment. This article presents a multiple-strategy model with new and promising implications for child advocacy. (Author)

Effective treatment of child abuse cases requires multidisciplinary approach in which social workers, psychologists and physicians coordinate their efforts to help abused child and his/her parents by trying to ease tensions at home. Personnel concerned with child abuse should be well acquainted with various conditions that lead to child abuse. (SE)

The passage of the Indian Child Welfare Act has caused concern and misunderstanding among social workers. The Act is seen as a victory for tribal sovereignty but must be viewed within the context of American Indian culture and child rearing practices. (Author/JAC)