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Child Visibility in Cases of Chronic Neglect: Implications for Social Work Practice.
- Source :
- British Journal of Social Work; Jul2015, Vol. 45 Issue 5, p1379-1394, 16p
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Research studies and serious case reviews following child deaths often criticise social work practitioners for failing to maintain a focus on the child. This paper draws on findings from a qualitative study of child protection planning in cases of chronic child neglect to increase understanding as to why this is the case. Four key themes that appear to affect social work practice are explored. These are: generalised assessments prior to conference; a narrow interpretation of the identity of a child; superficial engagement by professionals with the wishes and feelings of the child throughout the planning process; a lack of awareness of the different needs of siblings in large families; and parenting interventions considered in a vacuum. The authors argue that part of the reason social workers have found child-centred practice in these cases difficult is a consequence of the way in which the neglected child appears to be constructed. They conclude by considering how the latest English government guidance Working Together at one level exacerbates the issue whilst also providing opportun ities for innovative practice designed to focus on the daily lived experience of the child. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- CHILD abuse
CHILD welfare
CONTENT analysis
FOCUS groups
INTERVIEWING
RESEARCH methodology
METROPOLITAN areas
PARENTING
QUESTIONNAIRES
RESEARCH funding
RURAL conditions
SOCIAL services
SURVEYS
WHITE people
QUALITATIVE research
PROFESSIONAL practice
JUDGMENT sampling
CHILDREN with disabilities
SOCIAL impact assessment
THEMATIC analysis
PATIENT-centered care
PATIENT care conferences
DATA analysis software
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00453102
- Volume :
- 45
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Social Work
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 108987456
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcu073