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Using Video to Reduce Home Safety Hazards With Parents Reported for Child Abuse and Neglect

NCJ Number
173658
Journal
Journal of Family Violence Volume: 13 Issue: 2 Dated: June 1998 Pages: 147-162
Author(s)
U Mandel; K M Bigelow; J R Lutzker
Date Published
1998
Length
16 pages
Annotation
Because safety hazards are frequently in the homes of families reported for child abuse and neglect, the effectiveness of a videotape intervention with two families involved in child abuse and neglect was examined using a replicated multiple probe design across settings.
Abstract
Data were collected using the Home Accident Prevention Inventory-Revised and the Checklist for the Video-Trained Parent's Behavior. Participating families had been involved with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services for child abuse and neglect, including sexual abuse. All observations were conducted in each family's home, and primary targets for assessment were the living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. Four videotapes averaging 10 minutes in length were used to guide parents in improving home safety. A social validation questionnaire was administered following the completion of videotape training. Results indicated the videotape intervention reduced hazards. At 1-month follow-up, however, hazards increased from their levels right after training. Parent attentiveness to videotapes was acceptable, and they generally complied with videotape instructions to reduce hazards. 23 references, 1 table, and 2 figures