A review of research on engaging with fathers in child welfare services
This paper by Professor Jonathan Scourfield reviews the recent published research about the barriers to and facilitators of better father engagement, as well as evidence on the effectiveness of work with maltreating fathers.
It is an earlier version of a paper published in the journal Child and Family Social Work 17 (2): 160-169.
Tags: Child protection, Fatherhood research, Safeguarding, Vulnerable families