Authors: Wendy Haight, PhD; Erin Sugrue, MSW, MPP, LICSW; Molly Calhoun, MSW; James Black, MD, PhD; and Ruth Soffer- Elnekave, MSW
Published: May 2017, Updated August 2018
This series introduces viewers to the concept of moral injury, discuss the relevance of moral injury among parents involved in CPS, discusses the importance of retention of professionals in child welfare, and implications for policy and practice.
Watch the Modules
Module 1: Moral Injury among Parents involved in the Child Protection System
This module introduces viewers to the concept of moral injury, discuss the relevance of moral injury among parents involved in CPS, present findings from a recent research study focused on moral injury, and finally discuss the implications for policies and practices within child protective services.
Module 2: Moral Injury among Professionals involved in the Child Protection System
This module begins with a discussion of the importance of retention of professionals in child welfare, next the module will discuss the concept of moral injury and the relevance of moral injury among professionals in Child Protective Services. Additionally, this module will include an overview of a current research study and the implications for policy and practice.