our approach
The CARe research team is led by Dr. Tracie Afifi, professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba, and includes team members at the master’s, doctoral, and post-doctoral levels.
The CARe research team uses quantitative statistical approaches to study the relationships between child maltreatment (physical punishment, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, emotional neglect, physical neglect and exposure to intimate partner violence, bullying) and mental and physical health outcomes across the lifespan.
"We believe that every child in the world has the human right to live free of violence". Dr. Tracie Afifi
Goal and Objectives
The overall goal of the CARe research team is to prevent childhood maltreatment and thereby change a child’s trajectory, improve health and strengthen families. To reach this goal, the CARe research team works towards four objectives:
1. To understand the size and scope of child maltreatment using nationally-representative data.
2. To identify protective factors associated with decreased likelihood of child maltreatment and bullying.
3. To develop new evidence-based intervention strategies or modify existing programs
4. To evaluate new or modified intervention strategies and programs to determine effectiveness in preventing child maltreatment and bullying and associated mental and physical health impairment.
Mission
To protect the right of children to live free from violence with research excellence dedicated to preventing childhood adversity, promoting resilience, strengthening families, and improving health.
Vision
Every childhood free from violence and every child resilient and thriving.
To protect the right of children to live free from violence with research excellence dedicated to preventing childhood adversity, promoting resilience, strengthening families, and improving health.
Values
Evidence-based
Equity
Collaboration
Empathy
Respect