Citation

Love SM, Sanders MR, Metzler CW, Prinz RJ, Kast EZ. J. Public Child Welf. 2013; 7(1): 20-38.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15548732.2012.701837

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study asked 11 focus groups (N = 160) of high-risk parents in Los Angeles County to assess the value of social media for an evidence-based parenting program, Triple P--Positive Parenting Program, to reduce child maltreatment. For feasibility (N = 238) parents were surveyed regarding their Internet use. Parents responded enthusiastically to the online program and expressed the importance of a sense of community and learning through others' experiences. Of the young, high-poverty, minority parents, 78% used the Internet. An online evidence-based parenting program delivered in social media could enhance accessibility and engagement of high-risk parents--a powerful tool to reduce child maltreatment.