Mar 27 2025 41 mins 1
In this episode of One in Ten, host Teresa Huizar talks with Dr. Rebecca Rebbe, an assistant professor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Social Work, to delve into the complex intersection of child abuse and domestic violence. The discussion covers the co-occurrence of these issues, especially affecting very young children, and addresses concerns about overexposure to foster care. They examine the challenges of identifying and managing cases involving domestic violence, neglect, substance abuse, and mental illness. Dr. Rebbe elaborates on her research using data from California's child welfare system to shed light on safety assessments, substantiation rates, and the implications for out-of-home placements. The episode highlights the importance of tailored interventions, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the need for improved data to better understand and address these multifaceted cases.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:18 Guest Introduction: Dr. Rebecca Rebbe
01:45 Research Background and Initial Findings
04:16 Understanding Domestic Violence Exposure
05:21 Research Questions and Methodology
07:11 Failure to Protect: A Controversial Paradigm
11:52 Prevalence and Impact of Domestic Violence in CPS Cases
20:34 Co-occurring Issues and Case Complexity
22:47 Reporting and Substantiation Challenges
32:45 Policy Implications and Future Research
38:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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