Abusive mothers improve parenting after in-home training, emotional support of therapists
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 14:21
in Psychology & Sociology
Each year, US child welfare agencies log more than 3 million reports of child abuse and neglect. Many services aim to address child abuse but there's very little scientific data about whether the services actually work, say psychologists. A new study finds that women in families reported previously for child abuse improved their parenting after intensive, weekly, in-home, hands-on training by mental health service providers.