Child Protective Services: A Case Study

Child Protective Services, law enforcement, and the courts can be more effective in supporting children who have been maltreated by adopting a comprehensive approach that influences all levels of the social ecology, neighborhood involvement, relationships amongst families, and individual behaviors. Hirschy & Wilkinson (2010), “When child abuse has occurrd and is reported, many different groups take steps to investigate the allegations” (p. 86). The focus should be placed on the modification of the practices, policies, and societal norms to create safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments. For examples: The strategy is to economically strengthen and support the families that are not financially stabilized, and provide quality care