Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal
Volume 29, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 85-101

Child Maltreatment Among Immigrant Vietnamese Families: Characteristics and Implications for Practice (Article)

Rhee S.* , Chang J. , Berthold S.M. , Mar G.
  • a School of Social Work, College of Health and Human Services, California State University, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032, United States
  • b Department of Social Work, California State University, San Bernardino, United States
  • c School of Social Work, University of Connecticut, West Hartford, United States
  • d School of Social Work, College of Health and Human Services, California State University, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032, United States

Abstract

This study examined the characteristics and patterns of child maltreatment among 124 Vietnamese refugee families served by the Asian Pacific Unit of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The data were presented with descriptive statistics, bivariate comparisons among selected variables, and logistic regression analysis that examined the odds of the selection of two types of placement by DCFS (in-home or out-of-home placement). The most prevalent type of maltreatment was physical abuse, followed by substantial risk for abuse, and neglect. The perpetrators were more likely to be middle-aged, undereducated parents who have resided in the US for a short period of time. This study suggests the importance of further research on the prevalence of and factors associated with child abuse in this population, effective child abuse prevention strategies, and culturally responsive interventions with this population. © 2011 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.

Author Keywords

Child maltreatment Child rearing practice Vietnamese immigrant Vietnamese child abuse Child abuse Emotional abuse Physical abuse Child protective services Child neglect

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84858623492&doi=10.1007%2fs10560-011-0253-x&partnerID=40&md5=65521c1e998b2a8784a4dc57d4142c19
DOI: 10.1007/s10560-011-0253-x
ISSN: 07380151
Cited by: 13
Original Language: English