Twice the Harm: Children, Domestic Violence, and Abuse

In this episode of One in Ten, host Teresa Huizar talks with Dr. Rebecca Rebbe, an assistant professor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Social Work, to delve into the complex intersection of child abuse and domestic violence. The discussion covers the co-occurrence of these issues, especially affecting very young children, and addresses concerns about overexposure to foster care. They examine the challenges of identifying and managing cases involving domestic violence, neglect, substance abuse, and mental illness. Dr. Rebbe elaborates on her research using data from California's child welfare system to shed light on safety assessments, substantiation rates, and the implications for out-of-home placements. The episode highlights the importance of tailored interventions, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the need for improved data to better understand and address these multifaceted cases. 

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 

00:18 Guest Introduction: Dr. Rebecca Rebbe 

01:45 Research Background and Initial Findings 

04:16 Understanding Domestic Violence Exposure 

05:21 Research Questions and Methodology 

07:11 Failure to Protect: A Controversial Paradigm 

11:52 Prevalence and Impact of Domestic Violence in CPS Cases 

20:34 Co-occurring Issues and Case Complexity 

22:47 Reporting and Substantiation Challenges 

32:45 Policy Implications and Future Research 

38:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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