Risk and safety of children and youth in child protection systems: A systematic review of risk assessment instruments

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate existing risk assessment instruments in child protection systems for effectiveness and cultural responsiveness.
• Conducted a systematic review of risk assessment tools
• Assessed cultural responsiveness and empirical validation
• Analyzed digital accessibility and longitudinal validation processes
• Highlighted the necessity for tools that are culturally appropriate
• Found gaps in current instruments regarding empirical validation
• Emphasized the potential for improved precision in risk assessments