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Engagement is the best option
- Author:
- WILLIAMS Annie
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Matters (e-Magazine), April 2014, Online only
- Publisher:
- The College of Social Work
Reports on an evaluation of a service offered to families in Wales where parental substance misuse has led to the involvement of child protection services. The service (Option 2) used a strength based approach which provided support to parents. Support from a key worker made the client feel supported and listened to. It also increased the parent's self-esteem and made them feel capable of change, helping them to overcome substance misuse. Providing this positive service experience increased the chances of engagement and provides an environment promoting behaviour change. (Original abstract)
Support for parents whose children abuse
- Author:
- HEDGES Annie
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Matters (e-Magazine), June 2014, Online only
- Publisher:
- The College of Social Work
Summarises research which looked at parent and family responses after finding out that a young person has sexually abused. A total of 117 cases (out of a sample of 700) were selected for analysis. The research found three categories of long-term family response: supportive; ambivalent; and disintegrative shaming responses towards the young person. The study found that during the intervention, parental views could change over time. It highlights the need for professionals to work with parents to support them over time and to help manage their child's behaviour. (Original abstract)
Intensive care
- Authors:
- GOULDING Jay, CASSERLY Niall
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Matters (e-Magazine), June 2014, Online only
- Publisher:
- The College of Social Work
Integrated family support teams have been developed in Wales to work with families where concerns have been raised about parental substance misuse. The model brings together motivational interviewing and strength-based work and helps to reunite families by turning around the lives of substance-misusing parents. A short case study is included which illustrates the success of the approach. (Original abstract)