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Projects in child maltreatment investigate the causes, consequences, prevention, and intervention strategies related to abuse and neglect experienced by children and adolescents. These studies examine various forms of maltreatment—including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect—and how they impact children’s cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development. Researchers explore risk and protective factors at the individual, family, and community levels, along with the role of systems such as child welfare, education, and mental health services. Many projects also focus on trauma-informed approaches, resilience, and recovery, aiming to improve identification, reporting practices, and support for affected children and families. This research plays a critical role in informing policy, improving services, and promoting safe and nurturing environments for all children.
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- Identifying the Optimal Methods for Controlling Contamination Bias in Prospective Research on Child MaltreatmentProject Abstract/Summary Contamination in child maltreatment research occurs when members of a comparison condition are exposed to child maltreatment prior to enrolling in a study or during longitudinal follow-up. This phenomenon presents a serious scientific concern, as contamination minimizes real differences in the risk for adverse child development between child maltreatment and comparison conditions. The current project addresses this concern by testing different methods for detecting and controlling contamination bias in child maltreatment research. Specifically, investigators will access existing data… Read more: Identifying the Optimal Methods for Controlling Contamination Bias in Prospective Research on Child Maltreatment