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What kind of people are we? 'Race', anti-racism and social welfare research
- Author:
- BOUSHEL Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 30(1), February 2000, pp.71-89.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This article argues that, to provide reliable and nationally relevant information on which to base policy and practice and to afford the black population equal access to knowledge about its social realities, social welfare research needs to include accurate representations of minority ethnic groups and their changing needs. Using child welfare and community care as examples, a brief research review indicates the continued scarcity of such research and its potential benefits. The methodological supports available to researchers seeking to include minority ethnic populations and anti-racist-perspectives are considered, and it is concluded that such supports are limited and patchy. In exploring the reasons for this, the author identifies some of the political, personal and technical challenges an anti-racist approach presents. The article considers in detail some of the technical challenges to be overcome, with particular reference to sample identification and selection, fieldwork processes and data analysis and suggests practical ways in which some of these challenges might be met.
Vulnerable multiracial families and early years services: concerns, challenges and opportunities
- Author:
- BOUSHEL Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Society, 10(4), December 1996, pp.305-316.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
In Britain, very young mixed-parentage children are more likely to receive state care than any other children. However, despite a dramatic increase in the number of multi-racial families, their experiences have received little research attention. This article reviews the research on the experiences of vulnerable and poor multi-racial families. Three areas of concern emerge - the relationship between family structure, locality and racism, disadvantage and oppression; the impact on family life of structurally reinforced and culturally defined gender roles; and the strengths and limitations of current early years research and practice. Also suggests ways in which early years professionals might develop their practice with young vulnerable multi-racial families.
Research review. No time to waste: the scale and dimensions of the problem of children affected by HIV/AIDs in the United Kingdom
- Author:
- BOUSHEL Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Social Work, 1(1), January 1996, pp.67-70.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reviews the report of a research project commissioned by Barnardo's, which provides the first UK estimate of the likely number of children affected by HIV. The report explores what is known of their circumstances and needs.
The protective environment of children: towards a framework for anti-oppressive, cross-cultural and cross-national understanding
- Author:
- BOUSHEL Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 24(2), April 1994, pp.173-190.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This paper explores the strengths and limitations of existing cross-cultural, cross-national and anti-discriminatory theory and research in the child protection field. The way in which structural, cultural, personal and inter-personal factors combine to create the child's protective environment is analysed and a framework for an integrated approach to anti-oppressive understanding and practice is suggested. The framework identifies for factors whose impact at national, community and family levels needs particular consideration. These factors are the value attached to children, the status of women and carers, the social interconnectedness of children and carers, and the extent and quality of the protective safety nets available. Examples are provided to illustrate the framework's usefulness in practice. It is argued that child protection theory and practice in Britain needs to take more account of collective and community-based approaches if anti-oppressive and user-empowering practice is to be achieved.
Keeping safe: strengthening the protective environment of children in foster care
- Author:
- BOUSHEL Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- Adoption and Fostering, 18(1), Spring 1994, pp.33-39.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Well-publicised examples of sexual abuse by carers have re-awakened anxieties about children's safety in out-of-home care. Suggests that a more comprehensive approach to assessment and support of the child's protective environment is needed.
Anti-discriminatory work on placement: helping students prepare
- Author:
- BOUSHEL Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Education (The International Journal), 10(3), 1991, pp.51-69.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Discusses the need for students to develop anti-discriminatory skills in preparation for field work practice and describes workshops for small groups.
Integrating the common core of skills, knowledge and understanding into social work education in Wales
- Authors:
- LEFEVRE Michelle, BOUSHEL Margaret
- Publisher:
- Care Council for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 18p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
The Common Core of Skills, Knowledge and Understanding for the Children and Young People’s Workforce in Wales has been proposed for adoption by the Welsh Assembly Government. However, the social work degree programmes in Wales have not yet successfully integrated the Common Core into their curriculum content. In particular, 2 areas have been shown to need further emphasis and expansion: child development; and communicating and engaging with children. The aim of this project was to provide university tutors and practice educators with the opportunity to come together to explore materials and methodologies which would enhance their capacity to integrate these aspects of the Common Core within their programmes. The central focus of the project was 2 workshops, one held in North Wales with 11 attendees and the other in South Wales with 17 attendees. The participants were asked to discuss effective teaching and learning approaches, with the aim of identifying examples of good practice. They were also asked to provide written summaries of teaching and learning strategies and exercises which would be incorporated into the resource pack. This report sets out the main issues explored in the workshops and outlines a number of recommendations. It also provides a tentative curriculum outline developed by the workshop facilitators drawing on these recommendations.
Developing needs-led services in one local authority: key findings; a report to Gloucestershire Social Services and the Centre for Evidence-Based Social Services, University of Exeter
- Authors:
- BOUSHEL Margaret, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Exeter. Centre for Evidence-Based Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 206p.
- Place of publication:
- Exeter
The purpose of the study was: to develop and evaluate a needs-led approach to services for children, based on data routinely collected by the authority as part of ‘Looking After Children’ (LAC); to compare the ability of Matching Needs and Services (MNS) and LAC-based approaches to provide information on needs tha is at a level of discrimination necessary for service planning; is consistent with an assessment and conceptualisation of needs by users and by other agencies; provides a basis for yearonyear comparisons of changing need and service outcomes; to compare file data with service users’ views of need; to explore differences in conceptions of need in social services, health and education; to develop and monitor pilot services developed in response to identified needs; and, finally,to develop a general model for the provision of needs-led services and their ongoing evaluation.
Developing needs-led services in one local authority: key findings; a report to Gloucestershire Social Services and the Centre for Evidence-Based Social Services, University of Exeter; executive summary
- Authors:
- BOUSHEL Margaret, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Exeter. Centre for Evidence-Based Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 44p.
- Place of publication:
- Exeter
The purpose of the study was: to develop and evaluate a needs-led approach to services for children, based on data routinely collected by the authority as part of ‘Looking After Children’ (LAC); to compare the ability of Matching Needs and Services (MNS) and LAC-based approaches to provide information on needs tha is at a level of discrimination necessary for service planning; is consistent with an assessment and conceptualisation of needs by users and by other agencies; provides a basis for yearonyear comparisons of changing need and service outcomes; to compare file data with service users’ views of need; to explore differences in conceptions of need in social services, health and education; to develop and monitor pilot services developed in response to identified needs; and, finally,to develop a general model for the provision of needs-led services and their ongoing evaluation.
Towards empowerment in child protection work
- Authors:
- BOUSHEL Margaret, LEBACQ Marie
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Society, 6(1), Spring 1992, pp.38-50.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Argues that workers need to question current legal and professional approaches which are based on views which individualise and pathologise the abuser, the victim and the family; develops a model of child protection based on the concept of empowerment.