‘Shown love from the brokenness of a system’: Themes from a Poetic Inquiry Reimagining Child Welfare DOI Creative Commons
Shelby L. Clark, Becci A. Akin, Sarah McCall

и другие.

The British Journal of Social Work, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 54(4), С. 1495 - 1515

Опубликована: Ноя. 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.

Язык: Английский

A systematic review of children’s participation in child protection decision‐making: Tokenistic presence or not? DOI
Karmen Toros

Children & Society, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 35(3), С. 395 - 411

Опубликована: Сен. 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.

Язык: Английский

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Children’s Participation in Child Welfare: A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews DOI Creative Commons
Paul McCafferty,

Esther Mercado Garcia

The British Journal of Social Work, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 54(3), С. 1092 - 1108

Опубликована: Июль 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.

Язык: Английский

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Children's participation in child protection—How do practitioners understand children's participation in practice? DOI Creative Commons
Elise Woodman, Steven Roche, Morag McArthur

и другие.

Child & Family Social Work, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 28(1), С. 125 - 135

Опубликована: Июль 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

Язык: Английский

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Major findings from the Ontario Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect 2018 DOI
Barbara Fallon, Rachael Lefebvre,

Joanne Filippelli

и другие.

Child Abuse & Neglect, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 111, С. 104778 - 104778

Опубликована: Ноя. 6, 2020

Язык: Английский

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Family members’ perspectives of child protection services, a metasynthesis of the literature DOI Creative Commons
Sarah Bekaert, Eija Paavilainen, Henrike Schecke

и другие.

Children and Youth Services Review, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 128, С. 106094 - 106094

Опубликована: Июнь 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.

Язык: Английский

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Reifying risk and health: Cultural normativity, bureaucracy, and moral quandary in child abuse investigations in Japan DOI Creative Commons
Christopher Chapman

Children and Youth Services Review, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 108135 - 108135

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Children’s participation in social work research. A secondary data analysis of an umbrella review of children’s participation in child welfare DOI Creative Commons
Paul McCafferty, Esther Mercado García

The British Journal of Social Work, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 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.

Язык: Английский

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Foster children’s perspectives on participation in child welfare processes: A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies DOI Creative Commons
Jill R. McTavish,

Christine McKee,

Harriet L. MacMillan

и другие.

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 17(10), С. e0275784 - e0275784

Опубликована: Окт. 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.

Язык: Английский

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Patterns of disclosure and perceived societal responses after child sexual abuse DOI
Åsa Landberg, Carl Göran Svedin, Linda Jönsson

и другие.

Child Abuse & Neglect, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 134, С. 105914 - 105914

Опубликована: Окт. 18, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Professional Practice in Child Protection and the Child's Right to Participate DOI Creative Commons
Asgeir Falch‐Eriksen, Karmen Toros

Routledge eBooks, Год журнала: 2022, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июль 28, 2022

This book explains and discusses how a child's right to freedom of expression is upheld through practice decision-making in Child Protection Services (CPS).Using the as stipulated Article 12.2 United Nations Convention on Rights (CRC) point departure, it what CPS practices should look like they must operate uphold enforce rights child by providing "the opportunity be heard" any administrative practice.Current research literature documents extensively, across countries, either voice not heard or, alternatively, existence pro forma/ tokenistic approach listening throughout practices.Taking three-fold approach, this Asgeir Falch-Eriksen head academic unit at Department Social Work, Welfare Policy.He has PhD political science specializes theory, legal philosophy sociology professions.He published multiple reports Norwegian protection further publications interconnection between human rights.Rafaela Lehtme doctoral researcher social work School Governance, Law Society, Tallinn University.Her main focus best interests well-being context family dissolution/shared parenting.Research also include participation engagement system she actively engaging different projects related these topics.

Язык: Английский

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