Citation

Jacobsen T, Miller LJ, Kirkwood KP. J. Ment. Health Adm. 1997; 24(2): 189-199.

Affiliation

Institute for Juvenile Research, University of Illinois at Chicago 60612, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Safe Periodicals Press)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9110522

Abstract

Determining the parenting capabilities of individuals with severe mental disorders who are alleged perpetrators of child abuse or neglect is a profoundly difficult task. This article discusses the methodological shortcomings of some widely used assessment strategies and outlines the components of a comprehensive parenting competency evaluation for individuals with severe mental illness. Procedures identifying both risk factors associated with abuse or neglect and protective influences against child maltreatment are summarized. These procedures are illustrated by describing a Chicago-based parenting assessment team for parents with severe mental disorders.

Language: en