Oregon Child Abuse Prevention Climate Survey
The Child Abuse Prevention Climate Survey (CAPCS) is a 50-item measure that was recently administered (random-digit dial) in Lane (n=503) and Whatcom, WA (n=410), counties. It will be re-administered every four years through 2032. The measure is designed to identify public beliefs, attitudes, self and collective efficacy, and perceptions of child abuse primary prevention strategies.
An overwhelming majority of participants – 98.4% – agreed or strongly agreed that adults should do everything they can to ensure that all children in their community are safe.
Pathways to Child Abuse Prevention: Seeking and Embedding Public Opinion
January 2019
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention: A Survey of Public Opinion Toward Community-Based Change
May 2019