@article{ref1,
title="Population-based prevention of child maltreatment: The U.S",
journal="Prevention science",
year="2009",
author="Prinz, Ronald J. and Sanders, Matthew R. and Shapiro, Cheri J. and Whitaker, Daniel J. and Lutzker, John R.",
volume="10",
number="1",
pages="1-12",
abstract="The prevention of child maltreatment necessitates a public health approach. In the U.S. Triple-P System Population Trial, 18 counties were randomly assigned to either dissemination of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program system or to the services-as-usual control condition. Dissemination involved Triple P professional training for the existing workforce (over 600 service providers), as well as universal media and communication strategies. Large effect sizes were found for three independently derived population indicators: substantiated child maltreatment, child out-of-home placements, and child maltreatment injuries. This study is the first to randomize geographical areas and show preventive impact on child maltreatment at a population level using evidence-based parenting interventions. <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1389-4986",
doi="10.1007/s11121-009-0123-3",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11121-009-0123-3"
}