Type of Maltreatment as a Predictor of Mental Health Service Use for Children in Foster Care.

Garland, Ann F.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ529375

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Publication Date: 1996

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Type of Maltreatment as a Predictor of Mental Health Service Use for Children in Foster Care.

Garland, Ann F.; And Others

Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, v20 n8 p675-88 Aug 1996

Evaluation of demographic, behavioral, and mental health service utilization data on 662 children in foster care found that 56% had received mental health services. Children who experienced "active" types of maltreatment (such as sexual abuse) were more likely to receive mental health services even when severity of mental health problems was controlled. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Emotional Disturbances, Emotional Problems, Foster Children, Mental Health Programs, Predictor Variables, Sexual Abuse, Social Services

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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