Results from the Virginia Multidisciplinary Team Knowledge and Functioning Survey: The importance of differentiating by groups affiliated with a child advocacy center

Jackson, Shelly L.

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2012.02.015

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“…It should be noted that difficulties in MDTs for child abuse that have been found in the literature were not present in our findings. For example, Jackson (2012) found that some MDT members reported the meeting being too long and not providing enough information. They also found differences in perceptions of the MDT based on profession, which we did not find.…”

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“…Their work is typically guided by protocols, although these protocols may vary according to the task and locale. The primary goal is case review—sharing of critical information among key stakeholders, enabling service provision and assignment of responsibilities to members of the MDT (Jackson, 2012). Meeting frequency can vary from once a week to monthly.…”

Section: History Of Multidisciplinary Teams With Child Abusementioning

confidence: 99%

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The collaborative efforts of a multidisciplinary community-based team to address victims of commercial sexual exploitation.

Kenny

Helpingstine

2022

Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy

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Objective: This study explored the perceptions of members of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) when working with victims of commercial sexual exploitation. Method: Sixteen members of a state-mandated MDT, representing various professions, were individually interviewed to gain their perspective on the functioning of the MDT, including challenges and strengths. Results: Members of the MDT held basically positive perceptions of the process and reported a sense of teamwork. They emphasized ways in which multiple disciplines are needed to best provide for these victims. Conclusion: Results provide support for the role of MDTs in handling cases of commercial sexual exploitation. Clinical Impact StatementRates of commercial sexual exploitation are high in many cities in the United States. Some states have established multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to coordinate the various services that these victims require. These MDTs include a variety of professionals that work to provide the best coordinated care for these victims. This study showed that in this particular MDT, there was a working alliance among members who believed that the group functioned well together and that input from all members was necessary to help victims. The results confirm that no one specialist or provider can assist clients in recovery, but rather a coordinated effort is required.

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Section: History Of Multidisciplinary Teams With Child Abusementioning

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The collaborative efforts of a multidisciplinary community-based team to address victims of commercial sexual exploitation.

Kenny

Helpingstine

2022

Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy

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“…Little research has specifically examined team functioning in CACs. However, the broader literature on multidisciplinary approaches to child maltreatment suggests that team functioning is likely to impact performance and outcomes for children and families served by CACs (Herbert & Bromfield, 2017; Jackson, 2012). A recent scoping review of facilitators and barriers to cross-agency collaboration in child abuse cases identified enabling factors (e.g., leadership, resources), processes (e.g., protocols, joint training), and individual factors (e.g., skills and knowledge, roles and priorities) associated with the quality of cross-agency collaboration and case outcomes (Herbert et al, 2020).…”

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Team Functioning and Performance in Child Advocacy Center Multidisciplinary Teams

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The quality of teamwork in Child Advocacy Center (CAC) multidisciplinary teams is likely to affect the extent to which the CAC model improves outcomes for children and families. This study examines associations between team functioning and performance in a statewide sample of CAC teams. Multidisciplinary team members ( N = 433) from 21 CACs completed measures of affective, behavioral, and cognitive team functioning. Team performance was assessed with three measures: team member ratings of overall performance, ratings of mental health screening/referral frequency, and caregiver satisfaction surveys. Linear mixed models and regression analyses tested associations between team functioning and performance. Affective team functioning (i.e., liking, trust, and respect; psychological safety) and cognitive team functioning (i.e., clear direction) were significantly associated with team members’ ratings of overall performance. Behavioral team functioning (i.e., coordination) and cognitive team functioning were significantly associated with mental health screening/referral frequency. Team functioning was not associated with caregiver satisfaction with CAC services. Aspects of team functioning were associated with team members’ perceptions of overall performance and mental health screening/referral frequency, but not caregiver satisfaction. Understanding associations between team functioning and performance in multidisciplinary teams can inform efforts to improve service quality in CACs and other team-based service settings.

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“…One of the fundamental principles of CACs is the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) which is comprised of multiple professionals from different service agencies (such as law enforcement, victim services, mental health, court support, etc.) who work together to address a child abuse investigation (Cross et al, 2008;Department of Justice, 2013 ;Jackson, 2012). The MDT can either be co-located at the CAC or located in separate buildings but come to the CAC to provide services to the family in order to provide a "one-stop shopping" approach (Robinson, Hudson, & Brookman, 2008;Wolfteich & Loggins, 2007).…”

Section: Chapter Two: Collaborative Tensionsmentioning

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“…As such, a well-operating, communicative MDT should also reduce duplicated and fragmented services (Wolfteich & Loggins, 2007). As with any team environment, collaboration between members can result in increased effectiveness and efficiency but can also lead to frustrations and conflict (Jackson, 2012;Lowe & O'Hara, 2000).…”

Section: Chapter Two: Collaborative Tensionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Case Study of a Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) in a Canadian City

Hickey¹

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This project involves an exploratory, qualitative case study of one Canadian Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC). The purpose of the research was to examine how Child Advocacy Centres (CACs) and CYACs respond to the needs of victims and their families and what frameworks guide their responses. Since this research is exploratory, no hypotheses were developed. Method: Sixteen in-person semi-structured interviews were conducted, transcribed and analyzed using QSR NVivo 11 Pro. Results: Several themes were drawn from the interviews illustrating the diverse dynamics that CACs and CYACs face including collaborative tensions, mental health and the criminal justice system.

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Results from the Virginia Multidisciplinary Team Knowledge and Functioning Survey: The importance of differentiating by groups affiliated with a child advocacy center

Cited by 12 publications

References 23 publications

The collaborative efforts of a multidisciplinary community-based team to address victims of commercial sexual exploitation.

The collaborative efforts of a multidisciplinary community-based team to address victims of commercial sexual exploitation.

Team Functioning and Performance in Child Advocacy Center Multidisciplinary Teams

Case Study of a Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) in a Canadian City

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