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ArticleChild abuse & neglect2020

Prevalence and context of firearms-related problems in child protective service investigations.

Rebeccah L Sokol, Bryan G Victor, Emily K Piellusch, Sophia B Nielsen, Joseph P Ryan, Brian E Perron

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Rebeccah L SokolDepartment of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA. Electronic address: rlsokol@umich.edu.
Bryan G VictorSchool of Social Work, Indiana University, 902 West New York Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
Emily K PielluschSchool of Social Work, University of Michigan, 1080 S University, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
Sophia B NielsenSchool of Social Work, University of Michigan, 1080 S University, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
Joseph P RyanSchool of Social Work, University of Michigan, 1080 S University, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
Brian E PerronSchool of Social Work, University of Michigan, 1080 S University, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.

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Can Social Support Screening Improve Existing Childhood Trauma ScreenersF32HD100021 · NICHD · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · PI SOKOL, REBECCAH LYN · 2019 to 2019
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NICHD NIH HHS F32 HD100021
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Abstract

backgroundDespite the significance of firearm safety, we need additional data to understand the prevalence and context surrounding firearm-related problems within the child welfare system.

objectiveEstimate proportion of cases reporting a firearm-related problem during case initiation and the contexts in which these problems exist. SAMPLE AND

setting75,809 caseworker-written investigation summaries that represented all substantiated referrals of maltreatment in Michigan from 2015 to 2017.

methodsWe developed an expert dictionary of firearm-related terms to search investigation summaries. We retrieved summaries that contained any of the terms to confirm whether a firearm was present (construct accurate) and whether it posed a threat to the child. Finally, we coded summaries that contained firearm-related problems to identify contexts in which problems exist.

resultsOf the 75,809 substantiated cases, the dictionary flagged 2397 cases that used a firearm term (3.2 %), with a construct accuracy rate of 96 %. Among construct accurate cases, 79 % contained a firearm-related problem. The most common intent for a firearm-related problem was violence against a person (45 %). The co-occurrence of domestic violence and/or substance use with a firearm-related problem was high (41 % and 48 %, respectively). 49 % of summaries that contained a firearm-related problem did not provide information regarding storage.

conclusionWhen caseworkers document a firearm within investigative summaries, a firearm-related risk to the child likely exists. Improved documentation of firearms and storage practices among investigated families may better identify families needing firearm-related services.

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Child Protective ServicesFemaleFirearmsHumansMalePrevalenceViolenceChild protective servicesChild welfareFirearmsText data

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