Intimate partner violence (IPV) and intergenerational transmission of IPV in families are destructive social issues need considerable attention. Knowledge the multi-level, complex causes, consequences United States has increased significantly over last two decades. Given these gains learning, authors’ aim here is to highlight recent critical emerging theoretical perspectives on IPV. Frameworks included for application intersectionality theory, historical trauma decolonization, human rights,...

Child welfare training programs for new employees strive to develop and implement competency-based approaches. The authors of this article describe the development validation a rubric measure readiness child workers client engagement interviewing. was designed key competencies, based on review literature, including rapport-building, communication information gathering; critical safety assessment. use with social simulation training, where participants are observed as they simulate skill...

This qualitative study explored the perceptions of child welfare workers and foster caregivers regarding stress crises in homes. Interviews (n = 14) staff 11) compare two perspectives to determine similarities differences. Findings various factors contributing crises. The ability data between groups allowed important distinctions emerge. Implications for practice include need systems support professionals with clinical training expertise consult families or real time identify ways strengthen...

Abstract BACKGROUND Suicide among adolescents has long been linked to symptoms of depression. However, limited research examined the potential buffering effect hope on relationship between depression and suicide attempts. Methods To test positive attempts, we used data (N = 502 adolescents) from youth ages 12‐18 collected as part 2018 Healthy Youth Survey in State Washington. Based theory, hypothesized a “buffering” form moderation, with presence greater weakening In other words, higher...

This paper provides a theoretical and historical background of explanatory descriptive models domestic, family, interpersonal violence introduces new model that seeks to correct aspects those have been heavily critiqued. The Model Systemic Relational Violence reconceptualizes violent relationships with coercive control emotional psychological at the core more traditional event-based markers relationship as peripheral enforcement tactics in extensive system domination. is built on insights...

The United States has the highest levels of incarceration in world, and finding ways to address this ever-growing concern value both system-involved individuals broader society. "Diversion" programs are a pre-trial option that provides rehabilitation personal development as alternatives incarceration. Hope is an asset coping with adversity, studies have revealed people who lower hope at greater risk becoming involved criminal justice system. One characteristic linked success navigating...

Workplace stress and burnout are a concern among human service leaders. Organizations need evidence-driven enhancements actionable strategies that impact employee wellbeing. This study evaluates employee-focused training draws from theory research on hope in large, multi-agency organization. The used both in-person asynchronous learning. A nonrandomized comparison group design with retrospective posttest assessment was to investigate the potential of participation workforce secondary trauma....

Abstract Research among adolescent samples has consistently demonstrated that a hopeful mindset is associated with resilience and global well‐being. Further, research suggests hope influenced from an early age connections supportive caregivers. However, because older youth in the child welfare system may lack caregivers, alternative sources of be needed. To test theory caseworkers can serve as external hope, we conducted cross‐sectional study single state ( N = 149). Using surveys...

Incarceration impacts families by disrupting routine attachment, creating negative consequences for both the parent and child. This article examines use of an intervention videoing incarcerated parents reading to their children then delivering those videos improve child outcomes. Using a mixed-methods approach, total 587 surveys were completed program participants analyzed parental perceptions effectiveness. The appeared increase frequency correspondence between child, improved sense...

This article provides the assessment results from a community-engaged field education unit for social work students situated within neighborhood setting in South-Central region of United States. A community-university partnership between several community institutions and school created Southside Initiative (SSI) as means to build capacity Oaks neighborhood. lacked professional workers but was rich other types assets. The lessons learned this initiative provide preliminary understanding...

Camp has proven to be an effective positive youth development strategy for children and who experience trauma adversity. However, training camp counselors are prepared meet the needs of trauma-exposed in these settings less understood. This pilot evaluation study provides results a social simulation-based will work with have witnessed family violence through HOPE America. Survey data (N = 76) content analysis from video recorded sessions simulation that used standardized actors scenarios 1st...

Burnout and secondary traumatic stress (STS) are problems for the workforce supporting people with developmental disabilities. This study investigated hope as a potential protective resource burnout STS among disability services workforce.

Research has long supported that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are linked with reductions in well-being across the lifespan. However, less is known about best practices for intervening ACE to buffer long-term negative effects beyond clinical settings. The current paper proposes positive psychology construct of hope offers guidance understanding and responding ACEs. We propose a theoretical model developing hope-centered trauma-informed framework deleterious closes by calling on social...

ABSTRACTABSTRACTResearch with youth has demonstrated that a hopeful mind-set is associated resilience and well-being influenced by our supportive caregivers adults. Lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB) experience very high frequency of adverse childhood experiences (ACE) may lack throughout their foster care experience. This study tests the theory child welfare caseworkers are source hope among LGB in care. Quantitative analysis was used to examine differences ACE exposure caseworker as hope. eight...