February 1, 2008

Repeat Maltreatment

This brief outlines the expectations for Iowa child welfare caseworkers when working with children who have experienced repeated maltreatment. It reviews characteristics of families in which there is repeated abuse or neglect, results of chronic neglect, protective factors that contribute to resilience, and recommended system changes to impact re-abuse. Practice tips for caseworkers are provided, along with specific tips when working with parents and with children. 6 resources are listed.