May 31, 2013 - Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry

B.D. MCKENZIE - DR.EX. (OLSON) MAY 31, 2013
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in the high or very high range on
the PFH tool, ..."
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P-H -- sorry, PFH is a probability of future
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harm?
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That's correct. Um-hum.
"... outcomes appear to suggest
that families with higher risk can
be served by these programs as
long as program staff prioritize
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child safety concerns,
and are
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prepared to take actions to ensure
this if child safety becomes an
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immediate concern.
However, this
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raises an important dilemma.
If
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[family enhancement] programs are
modified to include a higher
number of referrals from families
at greater risk, will this
overshadow the focus on early
intervention to families?"
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Right.
Now, why do you say that?
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