International Journal of Social Welfare, 13(3), July 2004, pp.208-222.
Publisher:
Wiley
Auditory hallucination, or hearing voices, is generally associated with psychopathology. In psychiatry it is interpreted as a symptom of an illness, with no connection to the individual's life history. In this study from the Netherlands, 80 children and youngsters hearing voices were interviewed on four occasions over a period of three years about the content of the voices and their overall
Auditory hallucination, or hearing voices, is generally associated with psychopathology. In psychiatry it is interpreted as a symptom of an illness, with no connection to the individual's life history. In this study from the Netherlands, 80 children and youngsters hearing voices were interviewed on four occasions over a period of three years about the content of the voices and their overall experience of voices, focusing on the determinants for a promising outcome in the pathways through care. The results indicate that the need for care in the context of the experience of voices is associated not only with high levels of problem behaviour and associated negative symptoms of psychosis, but also, independently, with an appraisal of the voices in terms of anxiety, depression, dissociation and frequency of occurrence. In 60 per cent of the participants the voices disappeared during the three-year research period. The relationship between the disappearance of voices and the course of mental health treatment is, however, ambiguous.
To gain insight by a mixed method study on what has happened during the lockdown within families who were already known to social services. Methods: A quantitative study was performed among 159 families recruited before the coronavirus crisis, and 87 families recruited during the lockdown in the Netherlands through child protection services. Family members (parents, children) completed questionnaires...
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Background: The consequences of the coronavirus crisis are considerable for everyone in the Netherlands. Although there were concerns about the many vulnerable families who were forced to stay at home because of the measures taken by the government to contain the coronavirus in the Netherlands, there has been no increase in the number of reports of domestic violence or child abuse. Objective: To gain insight by a mixed method study on what has happened during the lockdown within families who were already known to social services. Methods: A quantitative study was performed among 159 families recruited before the coronavirus crisis, and 87 families recruited during the lockdown in the Netherlands through child protection services. Family members (parents, children) completed questionnaires about interparental violence, (historical) child abuse and neglect, and emotional security. In a qualitative study 39 of these respondents and 13 professionals were interviewed. Results: No difference was found in violence between families who participated before and after the lockdown. The level of violence is still high in most families. The absence of assistance promoted the self-reliance of children and parents to deal with this difficult period. Professionals found new ways of connecting to families at risk. Every form of support is important to these families because it made children feel seen and heard. Isolation of families where domestic violence and child abuse occurred, remains a risk factor, even outside the coronavirus crisis.
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Summary: Classifying the care provided to children with emotional and behavioural problems can provide empirical insights into the relationship between child characteristics, the care offered and outcomes after leaving care. The Taxonomy of Care for Youth (TOCFY) has recently been shown to validly classify this care in six domains covering all aspects of care. The aim of this study was to assess...
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Summary: Classifying the care provided to children with emotional and behavioural problems can provide empirical insights into the relationship between child characteristics, the care offered and outcomes after leaving care. The Taxonomy of Care for Youth (TOCFY) has recently been shown to validly classify this care in six domains covering all aspects of care. The aim of this study was to assess the inter-rater reliability and feasibility of TOCFY. Two raters independently classified the care provided to 200 children (50 per organisation) from organisations in primary health care, child and youth care, and mental health care (two organisations), based on their care records. We assessed inter-rater reliability and the degree to which TOCFY categories could be applied anyhow, that is its feasibility.
Findings: Mean agreement was 89.8% between raters; excluding the cases scored as ‘unknown’, the mean agreement was 82.2%. TOCFY-categories could be applied for over 90% regarding each of the six domains.
Applications: TOCFY is a valid, reliable and feasible instrument to classify care within different types of care organisations. Give these promising findings, application and further evaluation of TOCFY is recommended.
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Subject terms:
children, childrens social care, child care, social work;
LAMERS-WINKELMAN Francien, SCHIPPER J. Clasien De, OOSTERMAN Mirjam
Journal article citation:
British Journal of Health Psychology, 17(4), November 2012, pp.771-784.
Publisher:
Wiley
An association between exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) and children's physical health is not well determined. This study examined whether children exposed to IPV have higher risks for physical health complaints compared to children in a general population sample. Participants included primary caregivers of 275 child witnesses, aged 6 to 12, of IPV referred to several specialised...
An association between exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) and children's physical health is not well determined. This study examined whether children exposed to IPV have higher risks for physical health complaints compared to children in a general population sample. Participants included primary caregivers of 275 child witnesses, aged 6 to 12, of IPV referred to several specialised mental health or child welfare institutes throughout the Netherlands who reported on children's somatic complaints using 21 items of the Child Behaviour Checklist reflecting sleeping, eating, pain complaints, and self-harm. Findings revealed that, compared to a population sample, child witnesses more often experienced health complaints, in particular, more eating, sleeping, and pain problems and more self-harm. Few differences in health complaints were found between child witnesses with and without additional adverse experiences of maltreatment. The authors concluded that early attention to everyday health complaints in children exposed to IPV might prevent more serious health problems in the future.
Child Care in Practice, 18(3), July 2012, pp.255-269.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
The quality of psychiatric emergency services for children and young people vary, yet there are few studies on the type and prevalence of psychiatric problems encountered, related circumstances or resulting interventions. This article presents a study of 466 consecutive consultations that took place in the Amsterdam Child Psychiatric Emergency Service in 2008, with data on clinical, demographic
The quality of psychiatric emergency services for children and young people vary, yet there are few studies on the type and prevalence of psychiatric problems encountered, related circumstances or resulting interventions. This article presents a study of 466 consecutive consultations that took place in the Amsterdam Child Psychiatric Emergency Service in 2008, with data on clinical, demographic and consultation-related characteristics in order to inform future emergency mental health service strategy. Findings revealed that half of the consultations were related to behavioural problems in the context of heavily strained relationships. A quarter of consultations were related to neglect or abuse, and 12% were prompted by parental mental illness. Psychiatric diagnoses in the child were limited. The main Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders classification was a relational problem (70%). These crises were serious and often necessitated temporary placement. Hospitalisations on a psychiatric ward or pharmacological intervention were rare. The authors concluded that mental health care providers may specifically need to add psychiatric evaluation and treatment strategies when confronted with disruptive disorders.
Subject terms:
mental health services, psychiatric care, young people, children;
Child: Care, Health and Development, 34(6), November 2008, pp.825-829.
Publisher:
Wiley
Parents of children with cerebral palsy (CP) often experience high levels of stress. Little is known however on the different sources of stress parents experience. This study aimed to explore the relation between aspects of parental distress in the parenting role and the child's limitations in functional skills and the child's behavioural difficulties, in parents of children with CP. A cross...
Parents of children with cerebral palsy (CP) often experience high levels of stress. Little is known however on the different sources of stress parents experience. This study aimed to explore the relation between aspects of parental distress in the parenting role and the child's limitations in functional skills and the child's behavioural difficulties, in parents of children with CP. A cross-sectional study among 42 parents of ambulatory children with CP (age 3–8 years; GMFCS levels I–III) was performed, using the Parenting Stress Index (PSI), the Paediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) and the Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales (VABS). Regression analysis revealed that the PEDI Functional Skills and VABS Maladaptive behaviour scores explained 27% of the total variance in the PSI Parent domain total stress score. Maladaptive behaviour did significantly contribute to parental stress scores for the Parent domain subscales Attachment, Relationship with spouse, Depression, and, in particular, Sense of competence. Parents' functioning can be affected by behavioural aspects of the child with CP, and sense of competence could be an important variable in this relation. This emphasizes the importance of the development of specific interventions that support the family as a whole.
Collection of papers on the escalating problem of child and youth prostitution in Europe. Each chapter looks at the scope and rate of change of the problem, demography, geography, history, sociological and psychological issues, political and economic contexts, and public perceptions. Also looks at initiatives and their outcomes in: England, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Russia, and Scotland.
Collection of papers on the escalating problem of child and youth prostitution in Europe. Each chapter looks at the scope and rate of change of the problem, demography, geography, history, sociological and psychological issues, political and economic contexts, and public perceptions. Also looks at initiatives and their outcomes in: England, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Russia, and Scotland.
Community Practitioner, 72(8), August 1999, pp.259-260.
Publisher:
Community Practitioners' and Health Visitors' Association
Research based sex education relevant to young people appears to meet the needs of a difficult client group. Looks at how sex education is delivered in schools in the Netherlands and argues that a similar approach is needed in Britain.
Research based sex education relevant to young people appears to meet the needs of a difficult client group. Looks at how sex education is delivered in schools in the Netherlands and argues that a similar approach is needed in Britain.
Draws together the outcomes of a research project assessing the impact upon child welfare services of perceptions of stigma associated with such services by providers and consumers. Covers Wales, Holland and Spain (Catalonia).
Draws together the outcomes of a research project assessing the impact upon child welfare services of perceptions of stigma associated with such services by providers and consumers. Covers Wales, Holland and Spain (Catalonia).
Describes the role and structure of foster family care systems in 21 countries. Looks at: jurisdiction; history; origins; administration and organisation, foster children and parents; financial support for foster parents; problems and trends; role of the national foster parent organisation; and research.
Describes the role and structure of foster family care systems in 21 countries. Looks at: jurisdiction; history; origins; administration and organisation, foster children and parents; financial support for foster parents; problems and trends; role of the national foster parent organisation; and research.
Subject terms:
children, comparative studies, foster care, foster carers;
Location(s):
Botswana, Argentina, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, France, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Germany, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela, Zimbabwe