Population-based prevention of child maltreatment: the U.S. Triple p system population trial

Ronald J Prinz, Matthew R Sanders, Cheri J Shapiro, Daniel J Whitaker, John R Lutzker, Ronald J Prinz, Matthew R Sanders, Cheri J Shapiro, Daniel J Whitaker, John R Lutzker

Abstract

The prevention of child maltreatment necessitates a public health approach. In the U.S. Triple P System Population Trial, 18 counties were randomly assigned to either dissemination of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program system or to the services-as-usual control condition. Dissemination involved Triple P professional training for the existing workforce (over 600 service providers), as well as universal media and communication strategies. Large effect sizes were found for three independently derived population indicators: substantiated child maltreatment, child out-of-home placements, and child maltreatment injuries. This study is the first to randomize geographical areas and show preventive impact on child maltreatment at a population level using evidence-based parenting interventions.

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