This report called for a rapid reduction in the use of imprisonment for women offenders. It argued that the majority of women offenders have not committed a serious offence and do not represent a threat to public safety. The report argued that imprisoning women, many of whom have been abused, attempted suicide and spent time in local authority care, only serves to exacerbate their problems and marginalise them still further from society. The average population of women in prison has risen to a level that has not been seen since the end of the nineteenth century. Between 1992-1996, the women's prison population doubled. The vast majority of women in prison are serving sentences for non-violent offences. Theft and handling stolen good is the main offence for which women are sentenced to custody. More than one third of women in prison have no previous convictions. Women on remand represent 20-25 per cent of the total female population. The majority of women in prison are young and have dependent children. Almost one in five female prisoners are black. More than a quarter of women in prison have themselves spent some time in care as a child. Around 40 per cent of women prisoners report receiving help or treatment for a mental health problem. Almost one in five have spent time as an in-patient in a psychiatric hospital or ward. One third of women in prison lose their homes as a result of their incarceration.
This report called for a rapid reduction in the use of imprisonment for women offenders. It argued that the majority of women offenders have not committed a serious offence and do not represent a threat to public safety. The report argued that imprisoning women, many of whom have been abused, attempted suicide and spent time in local authority care, only serves to exacerbate their problems and marginalise them still further from society. The average population of women in prison has risen to a level that has not been seen since the end of the nineteenth century. Between 1992-1996, the women's prison population doubled. The vast majority of women in prison are serving sentences for non-violent offences. Theft and handling stolen good is the main offence for which women are sentenced to custody. More than one third of women in prison have no previous convictions. Women on remand represent 20-25 per cent of the total female population. The majority of women in prison are young and have dependent children. Almost one in five female prisoners are black. More than a quarter of women in prison have themselves spent some time in care as a child. Around 40 per cent of women prisoners report receiving help or treatment for a mental health problem. Almost one in five have spent time as an in-patient in a psychiatric hospital or ward. One third of women in prison lose their homes as a result of their incarceration.
Subject terms:
homeless people, looked after children, mental health problems, policy formulation, prisoners, prisons, women, black and minority ethnic people, families;
The changing fortunes of radical and critical social work in the UK are traced, and the theory, context and application of such approaches are examined. This book includes real life case studies in its coverage of these core areas of practice with children and families: child protection and looked-after children; children in need and those with mental health issues; young offenders and youth justice; asylum-seeking and refugee children and families; and disabled children and families. The author argues for an emancipatory practice geared to meeting immediate needs, as well as having some vision of a more socially just and equal society.
(Edited publisher abstract)
The changing fortunes of radical and critical social work in the UK are traced, and the theory, context and application of such approaches are examined. This book includes real life case studies in its coverage of these core areas of practice with children and families: child protection and looked-after children; children in need and those with mental health issues; young offenders and youth justice; asylum-seeking and refugee children and families; and disabled children and families. The author argues for an emancipatory practice geared to meeting immediate needs, as well as having some vision of a more socially just and equal society.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
children, families, child protection, looked after children, mental health problems, young offenders, youth justice, asylum seekers, refugees, disabilities, social work theories, social work approaches;
This book considers a range of disadvantages that may impact on adolescents and suggests ways to overcome them. It is about demonstrating a positive approach to young people and their circumstances and shows how the concepts of risk and resilience are related. Contributors examine: the nature of risk and resilience in adolescence; the role of the family; growing up in substitute care; sex and risk; mental health and mental disorders; young disabled people; anti-social behaviour; social exclusion, risk and young adulthood.
This book considers a range of disadvantages that may impact on adolescents and suggests ways to overcome them. It is about demonstrating a positive approach to young people and their circumstances and shows how the concepts of risk and resilience are related. Contributors examine: the nature of risk and resilience in adolescence; the role of the family; growing up in substitute care; sex and risk; mental health and mental disorders; young disabled people; anti-social behaviour; social exclusion, risk and young adulthood.
Subject terms:
looked after children, mental health problems, physical disabilities, resilience, risk, social exclusion, sexuality, young adults, young people, adolescence, anti-social behaviour, disabilities, families;
Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
Publication year:
2005
Pagination:
16p
Place of publication:
Belfast
This small study traced a cohort of 19 young people who had lengthy care experience in Northern Ireland and who had taken part in an earlier study. Sixteen agreed to participate in the follow-up study. They were aged between 17 and 24 years at the time of interview. With their consent, file searches were also carried out. The study was funded by the DHSSPS and HPSS Boards. These young people had been the subject of an earlier study of primary school aged children entering planned long term foster care placements. The cohort was drawn from the four Boards’ areas and consisted of all children aged four to eleven who were being placed in new, planned long term foster placements in a seven month period between 1988 and 1989. At the time of these placements, the children had a history of considerable trauma and adversity and there were concerns about their adjustment and development. At follow up, the young people were keen to share their views and pleased that the Department was interested in what had happened to them. The file searches focused upon progress and outcomes in the seven developmental areas covered in LAC review forms namely mental health, emotional, social and behavioural development, family and social relationships; education; physical health and development; self-esteem, identity, social presentation and self care skills.
This small study traced a cohort of 19 young people who had lengthy care experience in Northern Ireland and who had taken part in an earlier study. Sixteen agreed to participate in the follow-up study. They were aged between 17 and 24 years at the time of interview. With their consent, file searches were also carried out. The study was funded by the DHSSPS and HPSS Boards. These young people had been the subject of an earlier study of primary school aged children entering planned long term foster care placements. The cohort was drawn from the four Boards’ areas and consisted of all children aged four to eleven who were being placed in new, planned long term foster placements in a seven month period between 1988 and 1989. At the time of these placements, the children had a history of considerable trauma and adversity and there were concerns about their adjustment and development. At follow up, the young people were keen to share their views and pleased that the Department was interested in what had happened to them. The file searches focused upon progress and outcomes in the seven developmental areas covered in LAC review forms namely mental health, emotional, social and behavioural development, family and social relationships; education; physical health and development; self-esteem, identity, social presentation and self care skills.
Subject terms:
interpersonal relationships, leaving care, looked after children, mental health problems, self-esteem, socialisation, child development, education, emotionally disturbed children, emotions, families;
Describes a Child and Adolescent Unit at a hospital in Greece that has a long tradition of cooperation with social services and child care institutions, based on the willingness to transform a formal routine of assessment into a long term psycho-social therapeutic project. The authors have created a framework of cooperation that can function at the same time as a tool for assessment and therapy, and as a training and research programme.
Describes a Child and Adolescent Unit at a hospital in Greece that has a long tradition of cooperation with social services and child care institutions, based on the willingness to transform a formal routine of assessment into a long term psycho-social therapeutic project. The authors have created a framework of cooperation that can function at the same time as a tool for assessment and therapy, and as a training and research programme.
Subject terms:
interagency cooperation, looked after children, mental health problems, parent-child relations, psychotherapy, residential child care, adoption, assessment, child abuse, child care, children, emotionally disturbed children, families, foster care;
Explores the social, emotional and legal issues in the debate about child placement and family reunification policy in the United States. Looks at the circumstances that contribute to family separations and also at alternative living environments which best promote the well-being of children and families. Covers short and long term foster care; in-patient psychiatric care; adoption; small family homes and group homes; guardianship; residential centres. Also covers the implications of placement for children who are abused and children with mental health problems and learning difficulties.
Explores the social, emotional and legal issues in the debate about child placement and family reunification policy in the United States. Looks at the circumstances that contribute to family separations and also at alternative living environments which best promote the well-being of children and families. Covers short and long term foster care; in-patient psychiatric care; adoption; small family homes and group homes; guardianship; residential centres. Also covers the implications of placement for children who are abused and children with mental health problems and learning difficulties.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, learning disabilities, looked after children, mental health problems, placement, residential child care, adopted children, adoption, autism, children, families, family reunification, foster care;
Report about the mental health needs of children and young people, making the case that this is an area which needs wider recognition and attention from society. Sets the scene by looking at: the scope of the inquiry on which the report is based; mental health and ill health in children; risk and resilience; changes in society affecting children's mental health; promoting children's mental health; and findings of the inquiry. Goes on to examine: promoting children's mental health through the family; promoting resilience through child care services; the role of schools in promoting mental health; the importance of out of school activities; and the role of social services departments. Looks at early intervention in families and in schools and at the role of services play. Examines the services available, including: resources and planning; developing and commissioning; interagency working; the role, views and needs of parents; and services for looked after children. Concludes with a section on the way forward, including: the current context; harmonising legislation and guidance; structures to promote the interests of children; challenges for the future; and conclusions.
Report about the mental health needs of children and young people, making the case that this is an area which needs wider recognition and attention from society. Sets the scene by looking at: the scope of the inquiry on which the report is based; mental health and ill health in children; risk and resilience; changes in society affecting children's mental health; promoting children's mental health; and findings of the inquiry. Goes on to examine: promoting children's mental health through the family; promoting resilience through child care services; the role of schools in promoting mental health; the importance of out of school activities; and the role of social services departments. Looks at early intervention in families and in schools and at the role of services play. Examines the services available, including: resources and planning; developing and commissioning; interagency working; the role, views and needs of parents; and services for looked after children. Concludes with a section on the way forward, including: the current context; harmonising legislation and guidance; structures to promote the interests of children; challenges for the future; and conclusions.
Subject terms:
intervention, mental health, looked after children, mental health problems, mental health services, parents, prevention, resilience, schools, social care provision, young people, children, commissioning, early intervention, education, families, health education;
Provides a critical review of research looking at the prevalence, incidence and characteristics of the social care and related health needs of black and minority ethnic communities. Summarises information on the take-up, and access to social services of ethnic minorities. Material covered includes academic and published research; local authority studies; and voluntary and community group studies.
Provides a critical review of research looking at the prevalence, incidence and characteristics of the social care and related health needs of black and minority ethnic communities. Summarises information on the take-up, and access to social services of ethnic minorities. Material covered includes academic and published research; local authority studies; and voluntary and community group studies.
Subject terms:
housing, learning disabilities, mental health, looked after children, mental health problems, older people, pensions, physical disabilities, placement, poverty, access to information, carers, black and minority ethnic people, child abuse, child neglect, children, demographics, families, employment, health needs;