An Annotated Bibliography of Child Maltreatment & Child Welfare Research: Systemic Implications: Prepared for the California Department of Social Services by the Center for Social Services

RISK ASSESSMENT & DECISION MAKING Citation Description of Data Major Findings/Implications Crea, T. M., Barth, R. P., Chintapalli, L. K., & Buchanan, R. L. (2009). The implementation and expansion of SAFE: Frontline responses and the transfer of technology to practice. Children and Youth Services Review, 31, 903-910. Survey data and evaluations of frontline employees, from multiple sites utilizing the tool. Given the positive responses for Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE ) regarding increased thoroughness, this study adds to evidence that SAFE may lead to both improved practice and more accurate home studies.