Supplementary file 3_Development and pilot testing of a risk assessment checklist for children of incarcerated parents in Hong Kong.pdf

The resulting tool captures multidimensional family-level and context-specific risks, including disrupted caregiving arrangements, stigma, and institutional barriers to parent–child contact. Pilot implementation provided preliminary feedback on the tool’s feasibility and acceptability in real-world social service settings. The tool is intended to support systematic risk identification and inform timely intervention.

However, its effectiveness and validity require further evaluation. These findings suggest that the checklist addresses a critical gap in existing assessment practices by providing a structured and contextually relevant tool for CIP. The article highlights the value of integrating theoretical frameworks with local contextual factors in instrument development.

Further research is needed to establish the checklist’s psychometric properties and evaluate its applicability across diverse family and service settings.</p>