The British Journal of Social Work,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
54(4), P. 1495 - 1515
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
Abstract
Child
welfare
(CW)
reforms
have
called
for
including
family
and
youth
voice.
Yet,
most
initiatives
remained
at
individual
levels,
research
has
rarely
included
youth,
parent
professional
voices
simultaneously
equally.
This
study
sought
to
integrate
these
perspectives
identify
systems-level
strategies
that
could
reimagine
CW.
Using
an
arts-based
method
thematic
analysis,
researchers
investigated
recommendations
policy
practice
changes
needed
transform
CW
better
support
youth.
Data
were
collected
from
relational
poems
written
by
forty-one
participants,
with
foster
care
(FC)
experience
professionals.
Participants
located
in
a
Midwestern
state
the
USA.
Four
themes
generated
several
key
findings
highlighted.
First,
results
demonstrated
relationship-building
as
central
supporting
FC.
Secondly,
participants
described
complex,
fragmented
fluctuating
views
about
purpose
of
Thirdly,
strong
emotions
commonly
both
Fourthly,
offered
prescriptive
actions
Overall,
this
indicates
should
centre
relationship-building,
self-determination
practices
build
resilience
Findings
also
provide
hope
transforming
towards
accountable,
family-centred,
well-being
system.
Children & Society,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
35(3), P. 395 - 411
Published: Sept. 2, 2020
Abstract
This
article
examines
children's
views
on
and
experiences
with
participation
in
the
child
protection
system's
decision‐making
process.
The
systematic
review
follows
PRISMA
statement
includes
12
peer‐reviewed
articles
published
academic
journals
from
2006
to
2017.
Findings
suggest
that
contact
their
worker
was
limited
or
non‐existent,
which
minimised
opportunities
express
regarding
situation;
child–worker
contacts
lacked
dialogue,
information
about
process
of
intervention
trusting
relationships,
meaning
without
a
voice,
children
were
not
engaged
making
decisions.
Although
data
are
limited,
they
little
no
dialogue
by
workers.
Furthermore,
voiced
being
informed
understanding
decisions
made
lives.
The British Journal of Social Work,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
54(3), P. 1092 - 1108
Published: July 8, 2023
Abstract
The
objective
of
this
research
was
to
conduct
a
systematic
review
reviews
related
Article
12
the
UN
Convention
on
Rights
Child
(UNCRC)
as
it
relates
children
and
young
people
involved
with
child
welfare
agencies.
This
sought
comply
guidance
from
JBI
Manual
for
Evidence
Synthesis
umbrella
reviews.
Fourteen
databases
were
searched
using
predefined
terms.
Six
hundred
seventy-four
original
hits
retrieved
title
abstract
searching
after
independent
by
authors.
Of
those,
fourteen
included
full
reads
all
selected
discussion.
Each
appraised
an
eleven-point
quality
checklist
JBI.
A
thematic
conducted
ascertain
themes
across
Three
emerged
(i)
children’s
voice
is
not
taken
seriously;
(ii)
relationships
are
important
determining
factor
in
(un)successful
participation;
(iii)
context
participation
important.
Our
conclusion
that
despite
mandated
UNCRC
requirements
involve
within
protection
system,
possibilities
express
their
views
remain
restricted.
Child & Family Social Work,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
28(1), P. 125 - 135
Published: July 3, 2022
Abstract
Children's
participation
is
essential
to
achieve
good
outcomes
for
children
involved
in
child
protection
systems.
Despite
this,
research
has
consistently
found
report
low
levels
of
participation,
are
poorly
consulted
and
feel
inadequately
decisions
about
their
lives.
To
explore
how
practitioners
understand
children's
18
in‐depth
interviews
were
conducted
with
statutory
Australia.
The
explored
the
ways
participation.
Our
findings
show
conceptualize
as
rights
holders
believe
it
hear
directly
from
needs
wishes
keep
them
safe.
Practitioners
identified
importance
transparent
processes
decisions.
Different
understanding
emerged,
some
participants
talking
central
focus
but
not
discussing
meaningful
child.
It
appeared
that
relied
largely
on
views
skills
individual
workers,
well
ability
incorporate
limited
time
complex
practice
environments
where
safety
a
primary
concern.
Systemic
changes
address
barriers,
training
implement
participatory
practice,
seeking
input
into
service
design,
will
support
consistent
Children and Youth Services Review,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
128, P. 106094 - 106094
Published: June 5, 2021
This
metasynthesis
brings
together
what
is
known
about
family
members'
perspectives
of
their
relationship
with
social
care
practitioners
as
a
starting
point
for
developing
pan-European
training
resource
practitioners.
Four
databases
were
searched
qualitative
literature
search
terms
relating
to
members
and
After
the
application
inclusion
exclusion
criteria,
35
studies
critically
appraised
included
in
metasynthesis.
Three
broad
themes
identified
through
thematic
analysis
studies'
findings:
system;
perceptions
how
they
viewed
by
worker;
view
worker.
The
following
aspects
are
discussed:
whether
partnership
between
worker
possible
within
legal
framework;
detrimental
effects
cultural
bias;
practical
foundations
building
trust.
Recommendations
made
support,
reflection
on
practice
broader
service
provision.
The British Journal of Social Work,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Abstract
The
real
participation
of
children
and
young
people
(C&YP)
in
decisions
affecting
their
lives
rights
gained
traction
with
the
1989
adoption
UN
Convention
on
Rights
Child,
particularly
Article
12,
which
asserts
children's
to
express
views
have
them
respected.
This
principle
recognizes
as
active
societal
agents,
not
just
passive
subjects.
study,
based
these
principles,
analyses
secondary
data
from
a
prior
umbrella
review
by
authors,
focusing
children’s
involvement
research
processes.
Using
an
adapted
version
Shier's
(2019)
model,
study
highlights
worrying
dependence
traditional,
adult-centred
methods
that
largely
overlook
participants'
perspectives.
Although
some
creative,
child-friendly
are
used,
they
sporadic,
revealing
gap
engaging
younger
effectively.
also
finds
is
often
tokenistic
rather
than
genuinely
collaborative.
These
findings
emphasize
need
for
more
inclusive
innovative
practices
empower
C&YP
co-creators
knowledge.
Bridging
gaps
essential
promoting
child-centred,
equitable
approach
research,
values
every
child's
contribution
fosters
society.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
17(10), P. e0275784 - e0275784
Published: Oct. 10, 2022
The
objective
of
this
meta-synthesis
was
to
systematically
synthesise
qualitative
research
that
explores
foster
children's
perspectives
on
participation
in
child
welfare
processes.
Searches
were
conducted
Medline
(OVID),
Embase,
PsycINFO,
and
Social
Science
Citation
Index.
Children
non-kinship
care
any
setting
(high-income,
middle-income,
low-income
countries)
who
self-reported
their
experiences
(removal
from
home,
family
processes,
placement
breakdown)
eligible
for
inclusion.
Selected
studies
took
place
11
high-income
countries.
A
total
8436
citations
identified
25
articles
included
meta-synthesis.
Studies
summarized
the
views
376
children.
had
been
between
two
weeks
17
years.
Findings
synthesize
'facets'
(e.g.,
being
asked
vs
making
decisions),
as
well
perceived
barriers
facilitators
participation.
main
priority
children
quality
relationships,
especially
terms
values
fairness,
honesty,
inclusivity).
No
one
way
participating
processes
is
better
than
another,
some
more
clearly
expressed
a
desire
passive
listening
roles
others
indicated
active
decision-making.
However,
meaningful
adults
lives
have
responsibility
act
strengthens
emphasis
needs
voices.
