EPISODE · Apr 17, 2023 · 25 MIN
Episode 25: Preventing Child Abuse after Parental Separation
from On the Pulse Podcast · host Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine
Do kids stay safe when parents separate because of abuse? According to Johns Hopkins School of Nursing PhD Candidate Katie Spearman, there is no risk assessment tool that assesses a child’s risk of lethality or danger after separation. Through her research, Spearman is seeking to improve risk assessment and intervention for children exposed to domestic violence. And on the legal side, help judges and attorneys use the power of the bench to make better decisions for kids. Podcast References & Resources PhD Student's Key Role in Protecting Abused Children Podcast Transcript
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Do kids stay safe when parents separate because of abuse? According to Johns Hopkins School of Nursing PhD Candidate Katie Spearman, there is no risk assessment tool that assesses a child’s risk of lethality or danger after separation. Through her research, Spearman is seeking to improve risk assessment and intervention for children exposed to domestic violence. And on the legal side, help judges and attorneys use the power of the bench to make better decisions for kids. Podcast References & Resources PhD Student's Key Role in Protecting Abused Children Podcast Transcript
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