Consent vs. Coercion with Foster Families

Cassandra Simmel explains how difficult it can be to make sure that children and parents in the foster care system fully understand consent issues.

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Moving Away from American IRBs

Imposing American ethics standards in other countries should not preclude local customs, says Kenneth H. Rubin.

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Dealing with Disclosures by Foster Youth

Cassandra Simmel thinks that all researchers working with children and youth should be prepared for disclosures of abuse.

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Active vs. Passive Parental Consent

Steven B. Pokorny talks about the issues to consider when choosing between passive and active consent.

Q&A

Consent Issues in Foster Care

John Landsverk talks about some of the complications in obtaining consent for children in foster care to participate in research.

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When Confidentiality is Broken

Joel W. Grube talks about an incident when confidentiality was not maintained.

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Opportunities and Challenges in Internet Research

Robert Kraut discusses the benefits of online research and some of the differences between online research and traditional research.

Q&A

Consent and Assent in Foster Care

Cassandra Simmel reviews the consent and assent process within the foster care system.

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Consent in India and Egypt

Setting consent guidelines across cultures is a challenge, Vishwajit Nimgaonkar says.

Quick Tip - 1 minute 54 seconds

Use the IRB to Guide Your Foster Care Research

Cassandra Simmel considers the IRB to be an important advisor.

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