@article {687, title = {Population-Based Prevention of Child Maltreatment: The US Triple P System Population Trial}, journal = {Prevention SciencePrevention SciencePrevention Science}, volume = {10}, number = {1}, year = {2009}, note = {408gk
Times Cited:179
Cited References Count:61}, month = {Mar}, pages = {1-12}, abstract = {

The prevention of child maltreatment necessitates a public health approach. In the U.S. Triple P System Population Trial, 18 counties were randomly assigned to either dissemination of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program system or to the services-as-usual control condition. Dissemination involved Triple P professional training for the existing workforce (over 600 service providers), as well as universal media and communication strategies. Large effect sizes were found for three independently derived population indicators: substantiated child maltreatment, child out-of-home placements, and child maltreatment injuries. This study is the first to randomize geographical areas and show preventive impact on child maltreatment at a population level using evidence-based parenting interventions.

}, keywords = {abuse, behavioral family intervention, Child maltreatment, dissemination, efficacy, home visitation, implementation, interaction therapy, outcome evaluation, Parenting, population intervention, positive parenting program, standard, support}, isbn = {1389-4986}, doi = {10.1007/s11121-009-0123-3}, author = {Prinz, R. J. and Sanders, M. R. and Shapiro, C. J. and Whitaker, D. J. and Lutzker, J. R.} }