The Parents Under Pressure (PuP) Program

www.pupprogram.net.au

Sharon Dawe, Griffith University & Paul Harnett, University of Queensland, Australia

PuP Integrated Framework

PuP Integrated Framework

PuP Integrated Framework

PuP Integrated Framework

PuP Integrated Framework

PuP Integrated Framework

• 12 modules

• Structured, non-sequential, i.e., order in which modules addresses depends on:-

• Priorities mutually agreed on following assessment

• “Checking out” at the beginning of each session

• Primarily home-based but extensive liaison with other agencies required – school, social services etc

• Include both parents of possible

• Manualised

• Therapists receive regular supervision

PuP Overview

• Case study series

• Randomised controlled trial

Combined findings:- reduction in child abuse potential, parental stress and child behaviour problems

e.g., Dawe & Harnett (2007), Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

• Health economic analysis.For 100 families treated with PuP, there would be a

net present value saving of an estimated AU$3.1 million (£1.7 million).

Dalziel, Dawe, Harnett & Segal (2014. Child Abuse Review

Evidence Base