The impact of parents anonymous on child safety and permanency

Burnson, Cynthia; Covington, Sarah; Arvizo, Bertha; Qiao, Jie; Harris, Elizabeth

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2021.105973

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“…may have a positive, long-term impact on improving safety for children’ and “parents involved in Parents Anonymous were significantly less likely to have a subsequent maltreatment referral or substantiated maltreatment finding at the 12-month follow-up period compared to parents who did not participate in Parents Anonymous” (Burnson, 2020, p. 23).…”

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“…However, there are several methodological issues that mean that caution should be applied. For example, engagement with PA is voluntary; therefore, the studies are likely biased to select for those most motivated to engage in support services and capable of making change (Berrick et al, 2011a(Berrick et al, , 2011bChambers et al, 2019;Enano et al, 2017;Polinsky et al, 2010;Burnson, 2020). Some studies used a comparison group based on a historical cohort of parents involved with children, and this probably undermined internal validity, and the positive effects could be due to other system changes (Berrick et al, 2011a(Berrick et al, , 2011bBohannan et al, 2016).…”

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Peer parental advocacy: a narrative review of the literature

Devine,

Benson,

Fitz-Symonds

et al. 2023

JCS

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the current state of literature on peer parental advocacy, offering practical insights and ideas for researchers and practitioners interested in this evolving field. Design/methodology/approach This narrative review is a comprehensive, critical and objective analysis of the current knowledge on peer parental advocacy. Findings Parental peer advocacy (PPA) has seen growing interest, with increasing research detailing the benefits and challenges. It is now being considered within children’s services across the UK, drawing upon the success of similar initiatives, especially in the USA. There is a compelling case for PPA, not least as it may contribute to resolving the longstanding challenges within children services of families having the opportunity to meaningfully participate in decision-making (Corby et al., 1996; Muench et al., 2017; Bekaert et al., 2021). Research limitations/implications Parental advocacy (PA) continues to be an evolving area of academic research and policy development both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Emerging research suggests a compelling case for an expansion in PPA within child welfare and protection systems, specifically in case, program and policy advocacy. Practical implications PA continues to be an evolving area of academic research and policy development both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Emerging research suggests a compelling case for an expansion in PPA within child welfare and protection systems, specifically in case, program and policy advocacy. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is one of the first UK-based narrative reviews that critically analyses the research, highlighting the limitations and strengths of adopting PPA as an approach.

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Section: Distal Goals Of Parental Peer Advocacymentioning

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Peer parental advocacy: a narrative review of the literature

Devine,

Benson,

Fitz-Symonds

et al. 2023

JCS

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“…Indeed, most programs targeted families already involved with CPS, aiming to support them in the process of engagement and associated challenges. While some programs were open to any parent involved with CPS (e.g., Burnson, 2021 ), others focused on parents in specific phases of involvement, such as referral to a family conference (e.g., Lalayants, 2021 ) or child removal from home (e.g., Frame et al, 2006 ).…”

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“…Some qualitative findings reported improved case outcomes more broadly (Frame et al, 2006;Soffer-Elnekave et al, 2020). A study of Parents Anonymous peer support groups for parents at risk or already involved with CPS identified a decreased likelihood of initial referral for parents not yet referred to CPS (Burnson et al, 2021). Studies of CPS-involved families that examined referral, screening, or investigation rates found no difference in maltreatment recurrence (Lalayants et al, 2019(Lalayants et al, , 2021.…”

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Parent Peer Advocacy, Mentoring, and Support in Child Protection: A Scoping Review of Programs and Services

Saar-Heiman,

Damman,

Lalayants

et al. 2024

Psychosocial Intervention

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Objective: Parent peer advocacy, mentoring, and support programs, delivered by parents with lived child protection (CP) experience to parents receiving CP intervention, are increasingly recognized internationally as inclusive practices that promote positive outcomes, but little is known about what shared characteristics exist across these types of programs and what variations may exist in service delivery or impact. This scoping review examines 25 years (1996–2021) of empirical literature on these programs to develop a systematic mapping of existing models and practices as context for program benefits and outcome achievement. Method: Studies were selected using a systematic search process. The final sample comprised 45 publications that addressed research on 24 CP-related parent peer advocacy and support programs. Data analysis explored how programs were studied and conceptualized and examined their impact on parents, professionals, and the CP system. Results: Substantial variation in program settings, target populations, aims, advocate roles, and underlying theoretical frameworks were identified. Across program settings, existing empirical evidence on impact and outcomes also varied, though positive impacts and outcomes were evident across most settings. Conclusions: Findings from this review highlight the need to account better for parent peer advocacy and support program variations in future practice development to ensure alignment with inclusive and participatory principles and goals. Future research is also needed to address current knowledge gaps and shed light on the impact of these differences on individual, case, and system outcomes.

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