This review considers the views and experiences of children and young people on child protection systems in Scotland. It aims to inform service delivery, communications on child protection, and future potential ways to engage children and young people on this issue. Its findings will form the basis for future research on gathering the views of children and young people on child protection...
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This review considers the views and experiences of children and young people on child protection systems in Scotland. It aims to inform service delivery, communications on child protection, and future potential ways to engage children and young people on this issue. Its findings will form the basis for future research on gathering the views of children and young people on child protection systems in Scotland. This is one of two reviews commissioned by the Scottish Government in March 2013 to consider evidence on children and young people’s views. The parallel review is part of the Scottish Government’s work to inform the UK’s next report on implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
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Subject terms:
child protection, user views, children, young people;
Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care, 9(2-3), 2013, pp.144-157.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia
Little attention has been given to how bereaved children make meaning after the death of someone important to them and how they manage changes in their belief systems and worldviews. Some children, even very young ones, may be challenged in their beliefs about an afterlife or the nature or existence of God. Children may be confused by differing worldviews around them at home, in school...
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Little attention has been given to how bereaved children make meaning after the death of someone important to them and how they manage changes in their belief systems and worldviews. Some children, even very young ones, may be challenged in their beliefs about an afterlife or the nature or existence of God. Children may be confused by differing worldviews around them at home, in school, or in their communities. Examples are offered of such crises emerging for children after bereavement and challenges this may present for the practitioner. The article calls for more research in this area to support social workers and other professionals as well as parents in helping bereaved children suffering spiritual dilemmas in bereavement.
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Child and Family Social Work, 18(4), 2013, pp.417-428.
Publisher:
Wiley
Families with children and living in poverty are vulnerable to decreased control over their lives and the ability to act in self-interest. While having children may reduce efficacy among these families, their presence may also, in turn, increase their resilience. Using cross-sectional data from n= 194 poor families in Southeastern USA, this study compares the constructs of self-efficacy...
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Families with children and living in poverty are vulnerable to decreased control over their lives and the ability to act in self-interest. While having children may reduce efficacy among these families, their presence may also, in turn, increase their resilience. Using cross-sectional data from n= 194 poor families in Southeastern USA, this study compares the constructs of self-efficacy and agency between families with and without children. Results showed that among families with children, lack of agency was negatively correlated with self-efficacy. Implications are directed towards practice and policy that may increase the efficacy and agency of poor families with children.
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Researchers from the Centre for Research on Families and Relationships and Susan Elsley Consulting review children and young people's views of and experiences of child protection systems in Scotland gathered by organisations between January 2008 and April 2013. The aim is to inform service delivery, communications on child protection and potential ways to engage children and young people...
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Researchers from the Centre for Research on Families and Relationships and Susan Elsley Consulting review children and young people's views of and experiences of child protection systems in Scotland gathered by organisations between January 2008 and April 2013. The aim is to inform service delivery, communications on child protection and potential ways to engage children and young people on this issue. Gaps were identified in understanding children and young people’s own views and experiences of relevance to child protection, particularly in relation to child trafficking, sexual exploitation, household substance misuse and sexual health. The Scottish Government and organisations and services working with children and young people should consider areas for further participatory work on this subject.
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Subject terms:
children, young people, child protection, user views;
BAILEY Reg, INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE COMMERCIALISATION AND SEXUALISATION OF CHILDHOOD
Publisher:
Great Britain. Department for Education
Publication year:
2013
Pagination:
37
Place of publication:
Runcorn
In the 2011 report, 'Letting children be children', Reg Bailey made 14 recommendations in respect of the visibility to children of sexualised images or content. This report assesses the progress made on each of his recommendations. It also outliness findings of the TNS Omnibus Survey regarding changes in parents' and children's views since the 2011 report. While much progress has been made...
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In the 2011 report, 'Letting children be children', Reg Bailey made 14 recommendations in respect of the visibility to children of sexualised images or content. This report assesses the progress made on each of his recommendations. It also outliness findings of the TNS Omnibus Survey regarding changes in parents' and children's views since the 2011 report. While much progress has been made, further action is called for on age suitability and content of music videos and online content, also to make it easier for parents to block adult and age-restricted material from the internet. Also sought is a firmer commitment from WiFi providers and the retail and hospitality sectors to reassure parents that pornography will not be accessible in public places where their children visit.
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Statistical Release providing figures on child death reviews completed by Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) in England between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2013. The release summarises the key findings, covering: the number of reviews completed; death occurring outside the LSCB area; cause of death; details of age, gender and ethnicity; and whether children were subject to child protection
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Statistical Release providing figures on child death reviews completed by Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) in England between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2013. The release summarises the key findings, covering: the number of reviews completed; death occurring outside the LSCB area; cause of death; details of age, gender and ethnicity; and whether children were subject to child protection plans or serious care reviews. This analysis of the statistics is followed by details of statistical tables, including breakdowns by region, age, gender and ethnicity.
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This consultation seeks the views of Local Authorities, representative bodies and other interested parties on the content of the statutory guidance 'Children Who Run Away and Go Missing from Home or Care' which was originally published in July 2009. The guidance needs to be updated to reflect: 1) widespread concerns about children in care being sexually exploited; 2) changes in policy
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This consultation seeks the views of Local Authorities, representative bodies and other interested parties on the content of the statutory guidance 'Children Who Run Away and Go Missing from Home or Care' which was originally published in July 2009. The guidance needs to be updated to reflect: 1) widespread concerns about children in care being sexually exploited; 2) changes in policy, such as the requirement of national indicator 71 which no longer applies; and 3) recent changes in statutory guidance (Care planning and Working Together). The deadline for responses is 17 September 2013.
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Subject terms:
runaways, children, looked after children, vulnerable children;
Rates of developmental delay, autism and mental illness in deaf children are higher than in hearing children. Early language acquisition (signed or spoken) is a protective factor against mental disorder. Deaf children and their families are often given conflicting messages and advice about their upbringing and many are unable to access generic child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS...
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Rates of developmental delay, autism and mental illness in deaf children are higher than in hearing children. Early language acquisition (signed or spoken) is a protective factor against mental disorder. Deaf children and their families are often given conflicting messages and advice about their upbringing and many are unable to access generic child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). The authors describe the National Deaf CAMHS, a service that has been set up to answer the needs of this group of patients. It uses specialist intervention which incorporates some aspects of Deaf awareness to empower deaf children and reduce the burden of mental health problems that are likely to accompany them into and throughout their adulthood.
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Subject terms:
child and adolescent mental health services, deafness, children, autism;
NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN
Publisher:
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Publication year:
2013
Pagination:
32
Place of publication:
Belfast
This report, explores the data available for the NSPCC child abuse helpline inNorthern Ireland. It identifies the numbers of adults in Northern Ireland who contacted the helpline, the nature of the concerns they had about children, the length of time they waited before getting in touch, and the number of cases the helpline had to refer to Northern Ireland children’s services or police
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This report, explores the data available for the NSPCC child abuse helpline inNorthern Ireland. It identifies the numbers of adults in Northern Ireland who contacted the helpline, the nature of the concerns they had about children, the length of time they waited before getting in touch, and the number of cases the helpline had to refer to Northern Ireland children’s services or police. These topline statistics have been supplemented by an in depth review of 200 Northern Ireland contacts that resulted in a referral to social services or police. This report features anonymised quotes from some of these contacts, to provide the reader with a sense of the nature and content of these cases.
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The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child came into force in the UK in 1992. Why then, the author asks, more than 20 years later, are debates continuing as to how children’s voices should be taken into account in private family law proceedings and even whether children should be directly involved in decisions that will have a fundamental impact on their lives and well being. It is suggested...
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child came into force in the UK in 1992. Why then, the author asks, more than 20 years later, are debates continuing as to how children’s voices should be taken into account in private family law proceedings and even whether children should be directly involved in decisions that will have a fundamental impact on their lives and well being. It is suggested that while most jurisdictions recognise the right of the child to be heard few guarantee that it will be. The author discusses the issue from UK and international perspectives, presenting an overview based on the current evidence. In an attempt to understand why so few family mediators have been slow to adopt child-inclusive approaches she quotes statements such as; the process is too stressful for children; and mediation is an adult business. Overwhelmingly mediators asked referred to a lack of resources, a lack of training, and inconsistencies in mediation practice as the key barriers. The author believes that children can and should be active participants; they regard the quality of relationships as most important and their insights and participation can help to ensure that their best interests might be met.
Subject terms:
children, childrens rights, family law, family mediation;