Framing Family Risk in Child Protection: A Randomized Vignette Study
Research on Social Work Practice
Published online on March 03, 2026
Abstract
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Purpose:This study examined how the narrative framing of a child protection case shapes social workers’ assessments of a family's situation, perceived risk to children, and family strengths.Method:A randomized vignette survey was conducted among 411 ...
Purpose:This study examined how the narrative framing of a child protection case shapes social workers’ assessments of a family's situation, perceived risk to children, and family strengths.Method:A randomized vignette survey was conducted among 411 ...