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Implementing the Power to Kids programme in home‐based (foster) care: Identifying the SAFETY approach.

Authors :
McKibbin, Gemma
Bornemisza, Anna
Fried, Ana
Humphreys, Cathy
Gallois, Esther
Source :
Child & Family Social Work; Aug2023, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p612-621, 10p, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Sexual abuse and dating violence are chronic problems for children and young people in out‐of‐home care. This study explored the impact of a prevention and response programme Power to Kids, which targets harmful sexual behaviour (HSB), child sexual exploitation (CSE) and dating violence (DV) for children and young people in home‐based (foster) care. Twenty‐eight case managers, 25 foster carers and 13 children and young people participated in a mixed methods study in Victoria, Australia informed by the research question: How does the Power to Kids programme impact the sexual health and safety of children and young people in home‐based (foster) care? The data analysis revealed a SAFETY approach whereby the sexual health and safety knowledge of carers and case managers was enhanced, and carers were given permission to have Brave Conversations with children and young people, who could then apply the new knowledge to their lives. Case managers were upskilled in identifying indicators of sexual abuse and empowered to escalate stalled therapeutic and disruption practice when children and young people were identified as experiencing HSB, CSE or DV. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13567500
Volume :
28
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Child & Family Social Work
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
164962124
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/cfs.12988