Conclusion

This study sought to answer several key questions related to the scope, the predictors, the impact, and potential responses to child-to-parent violence and aggression (CPVA). Towards that end, the study employed a scoping review methodology and analyzed national Canadian data on the incidence of CPVA that resulted in criminal charges. The first major conclusion is that the incidence of police-reported CPVA has decreased since 2009, and despite the significant and far-reaching impacts of CPVA on youth and their families, peer-reviewed research on CPVA in the Canadian context is scarce. There has been an increase in international research on this issue, which has shed light on the prevalence, risk factors, and context for CPVA. There is also a growing body of research that begins to articulate what jurisdictional responses might include and identifies interventions that may show promise in reducing CPVA and improving family relationships. While these findings may have applicability to Canadian jurisdictions, without research and evaluation on these approaches with Canadian youth, there continues to be a lack of data about appropriate responses to CPVA in Canada.