South Australia Department of Family and Community Services: Risk Assessment Validation Study

In 1997, the South Australia Department for Family and Community Services contracted with the Children’s Research Center (CRC) to assist in the conduct of a study of South Australia families recently confirmed for child abuse and/or neglect. The objective of this collaborative research effort is to develop a preliminary risk assessment instrument and other case management procedures which may help improve the delivery of child protective services.

In 1997, the South Australia Department for Family and Community Services contracted with the Children’s Research Center (CRC) to assist in the conduct of a study of South Australia families recently confirmed for child abuse and/or neglect. The objective of this collaborative research effort is to develop a preliminary risk assessment instrument and other case management procedures which may help improve the delivery of child protective services.