Citation

Algood CL, Hong JS, Gourdine RM, Williams AB. Child. Youth Serv. Rev. 2011; 33(7): 1142-1148.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.childyouth.2011.02.003

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The purpose of this review is to understand the risk factors for maltreatment of children with developmental disabilities. Using the Bronfrenbrenner's (1976, 1977) ecological systems framework, the authors examine how socio-demographic characteristics (age, gender, and special education), micro- (parent-child relationship and domestic violence), exo- (parenting stress, parents' social support, and area of residence), and macrosystems level (culturally defined parenting practices) factors influence or inhibit maltreatment of children with disabilities. The authors highlight major implications for practice and policy for maltreated children with disabilities.