ABSTRACT
Studies have demonstrated that families involved in different types of maltreatment represent different subpopulations (Daro, 1988). Research has indicated that interventions are less successful with neglecting than with abusive parents; and suggest that differential approaches to these two problem areas need to be developed, including longer-term treatment of the neglecting family (Bath & Haapala, 1992; Berry, 1992; Daro, 1988; Helfer, 1987a; Kempe & Goldbloom, 1987; Nelson & Landsman, 1992; Rose & Meezan, 1993; Yuan & StruckmanJohnson, 1991). However, as previously stated, there have been few programs designed exclusively for neglectful families and, therefore, there has been little research that focuses on interventions intended to remediate the problem of families who neglect their children per se. Unless otherwise noted, the interventions outlined below have been designed for maltreating, not solely neglectful, parents. These studies are differentiated from those discussed in the last chapter in that they have included outcomes as a part of the research.
