1. Objectifs

Intentions :
« The purpose of this chapter is to focus on the different approaches used to determine the extent of reported child maltreatment in the United States and Canada. These jurisdictions have comprehensive population surveys and administrative maltreatment data available through a number of sources including administrative data and simple surveys. » (p. 65-66)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
Les auteurs utilisent les données issues de l’étude canadienne « Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect » réalisée en 2003 où 63 « child welfare office », dont huit au Québec, ont répondu à un questionnaire. Ils utilisent aussi les résultats d’une étude américaine similaire nommée « National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect ».

Instrument:
Questionnaire

Type de traitement des données :
Analyse statistique

3. Résumé

« This chapter compares the three major child maltreatment surveillance methods being used in North America to assist researchers and policy analysts with interpreting these datasets as well as help officials from other countries in developing surveillance systems that are appropriately adapted to their needs. Al Kahn was a pioneer in the field of cross-national child and family policy research. His commitment to the rights of children and in particular, the rights of children involved in the child welfare system began with a commitment to collecting and understanding data. This legacy has served as a foundation for this chapter. » (p. 66)