The impact of early alleged maltreatment on behavioral trajectories

Thompson, Richard; Tabone, Jiyoung K.

doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2010.06.006

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“…For example, in a recent study of a nationally representative sample of adolescents in the United States physical abuse was not associated with subsequent violent delinquency [8]. Another study conducted in a large US city where rates of reports to child protective services were high, detected no association between maltreatment before age 4 and aggressive behaviour trajectories [9]. Similarly, a study of a community sample from Rochester (US) observed no association between maltreatment in early childhood and adolescent delinquency [10].…”

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The association between maltreatment in childhood and criminal convictions to age 24: a prospective study of a community sample of males from disadvantaged neighbourhoods

Silva

Larm

Vitaro

et al. 2012

Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry

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While many studies have observed a positive association between maltreatment in childhood and criminality in adolescence and adulthood, others have failed to detect such an association. Most studies, however, have not examined different types of maltreatment, nor taken account of other family and childhood factors that are predictive of criminality. Using data from a prospective, longitudinal investigation of a community sample of 1,037 males, we calculated hierarchical logistic regression models to estimate the associations of boys' self-reports of neglect, emotional abuse, and physical abuse at ages 10 and 12, with convictions for criminal offenses from age 12 to 24, after taking account of conduct problems, hurtful and uncaring behaviours (HUB), and parent's criminality. At ages 10 and 12, boys' reports of neglect, emotional abuse, and physical abuse, were not associated with criminal convictions for non-violent or for violent crimes from age 12 to 24. Among boys who did not engage in HUB towards others reports of emotional abuse were associated with subsequent criminality, while this association disappeared among the boys engaging in such behaviours. In this community sample of males, levels of each type of maltreatment were low and there were no direct associations with subsequent criminal convictions. The findings add to emerging evidence that the characteristics of the child and parents, as well as the type of maltreatment modify the association with future criminal offending.

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The association between maltreatment in childhood and criminal convictions to age 24: a prospective study of a community sample of males from disadvantaged neighbourhoods

Silva

Larm

Vitaro

et al. 2012

Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry

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“…A variety of both short- and long-term outcomes potentially related to maltreatment have been tested ranging from externalizing to internalizing behaviors to dissociative symptoms and self-harm behaviors to adaptability and coping skills (i.e., Bryant & Range, 1997; Lau & Weisz, 2003; Thompson & Tabone, 2010). The result of this work thus far documents a significant relation between exposure to maltreatment and a wide range of outcomes that suggest exposure to child maltreatment is a non-specific risk factor associated with many negative outcomes (Afifi, McMillen, Asmundson, Pietrizak, & Sareen, 2011).…”

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Untangling the relative contribution of maltreatment severity and frequency to type of behavioral outcome in foster youth

Jackson

Gabrielli

Fleming

et al. 2014

Child Abuse & Neglect

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Within maltreatment research, type, frequency, and severity of abuse are often confounded and not always specifically documented. The result is that samples are often heterogeneous, and the role of components of maltreatment in predicting outcome is unclear. The purpose of the present study was to identify and test the potential unique role of type, frequency, and severity of maltreatment to elucidate each variable’s role in predicting outcome behavior. Data from 309 youth in foster care (ages 8–22) and their caregivers were collected using the Modified Maltreatment Classification System and the Behavioral Assessment System for Children, 2nd Edition (BASC2), to measure maltreatment exposure and behavioral outcome respectively. A measurement model of the BASC2 was completed to determine model fit within the sample data. A second confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was completed to determine the unique contributions of frequency and severity of maltreatment across four types of abuse to externalizing, internalizing, and adaptive behavior. The result of the CFA determined good fit of the BASC2 to the sample data after a few modifications. The result of the second CFA indicated that the paths from severity to externalizing behavior and adaptive behavior (reverse loading) were significant. Paths from frequency of abuse were not predictive of behavioral outcome. Maltreatment is a complex construct and researchers are encouraged to avoid confounding components of abuse that may be differentially related to outcome behavior for youth. Untangling the multifaceted nature of abuse is important and may have implications for identifying specific outcomes for youth exposed to maltreatment.

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“…Children who experience traumatic events early in life which involve ongoing incidents of abuse and violence often develop severe social, emotional, health and behavioural problems (Goddard & Bedi, 2010;Levensdosky & GrahamBermann, 2001; Thompson & Tabone, 2010). Children who become homeless as a result of fleeing family violence fall into this category and display 'significant problems' in many areas of their development (Kirkman, Keys, Turner, & Bodzak, 2009, p. 11).…”

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“It takes me a little longer to get angry now”: Homeless children traumatised by family violence reflect on an animal therapy group

2014

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Children who experience ongoing abuse, violence and homelessness often develop social, emotional, health and behavioural problems which are frequently manifested in trauma-based behaviours including self harming and suicidal behaviours, aggressive and criminal behaviours, and drug and alcohol problems. These children often do not engage with traditional therapeutic services. Their persistent fear associated with fleeing the violence and their subsequent transient living situations prevents them from engaging with professionals.An innovative therapeutic program using animals in an activity based group setting was implemented by a family violence housing and support agency to engage these children. As part of its commitment to improving responses to children this agency funded a preliminary, independent evaluation of the program.The objective of this evaluation was to obtain feedback from the children who had attended the group on their experiences of the animal therapy group. This paper reports on the children’s views of the benefits of the group.“. . . .and when we’re holding the animals, makes you feel more calmer and stuff” (13-year-old girl)

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The impact of early alleged maltreatment on behavioral trajectories

Cited by 58 publications

References 36 publications

The association between maltreatment in childhood and criminal convictions to age 24: a prospective study of a community sample of males from disadvantaged neighbourhoods

The association between maltreatment in childhood and criminal convictions to age 24: a prospective study of a community sample of males from disadvantaged neighbourhoods

Untangling the relative contribution of maltreatment severity and frequency to type of behavioral outcome in foster youth

“It takes me a little longer to get angry now”: Homeless children traumatised by family violence reflect on an animal therapy group

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