1. Objectifs

Intentions :
«[T]he goal of the present study [is] to determine whether the form of maltreatment experienced by the child moderates the effects of IY [Incredible Child program] on the probability that the child’s case will be closed.» (p. 336)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
«This study involved 736 children who had an active file between 2007 and 2015 for reasons of emotional maltreatment, neglect, or physical abuse in the largest urban CPS [child protective service] agency in the province of Quebec. This CPS agency is located in Montreal [...].» (p. 336)

Instruments :
«The data used in the present study come from the data warehouse maintained by the Montreal CPS agency.» (p. 338)

Type de traitement des données :
Analyse statistique

3. Résumé

«The findings from this study suggest that the form of maltreatment experienced by a child moderates the effectiveness of IY, a recommended PTP [parent training program] for families followed for maltreatment […]. First, the results show that IY is associated with a faster closure of the child’s case. Overall, participation in IY increases the probability of children’s cases being closed by 39%, above and beyond the effects of the other services usually provided by CPS. The moderation analyses suggest that participants in IY whose child is being followed by CPS for neglect or physical abuse or a combination of forms of maltreatment all benefit equally from IY, in terms of the probability of their children’s cases being closed. However, neglectful parents benefit from this program more than parents who have subjected their children to emotional maltreatment.» (p. 339)