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Table 2 Characteristics of the German cost study[51]

From: A prevalence-based approach to societal costs occurring in consequence of child abuse and neglect

 

Study characteristics

Study type

Cost-benefit-analysis

Objective

Assessment of cost and benefit of an Early Family Assistance Program

Methods

One prevention scenario versus four scenarios under the assumption of early child endangerment (child abuse and neglect fall within this definition)

Case scenarios based on literature and expert knowledge

Costs modeled on the basis of available data, supplemented by literature

Cost year

2008

Cost types

Healthcare services, social services, educational services and losses in productivity (due to low professional qualification, unemployment and occupational disability)

Direct Costs

Different types of educational family/parent support and foster care

Indirect Costs

Treatment of trauma-related disorders, educational services and productivity losses