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Trauma-informed care training in a child welfare system: moving it to the front line
- Authors:
- CONNERS-BURROW Nicola A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 35(11), 2013, pp.1830-1835.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
The use of trauma-informed practices in the child welfare system is critically important to prevent system-induced trauma and encourage timely assessment, triage and referral for care when indicated. Ultimately, such measures have the potential over time to decrease the risk for mental health problems in children exposed to a trauma. This study evaluates an initiative in Arkansas to train child welfare front-line staff members in trauma-informed care practices. The impact of the training on knowledge and use of trauma-informed care practices among three types of child welfare staff (caseworkers, program assistants and other front-line staff) was evaluated. Results suggest that this training process was highly successful in improving knowledge of trauma-informed care practices, especially among staff with the least formal education and training. A significant increase in staff use of trauma-informed care practices at the three-month follow-up was also found. Barriers that may prevent staff from full implementation of training concepts are described and strategies to address barriers are proposed. (Edited publisher abstract)
What's sauce for the goose
- Author:
- STONE Kendra
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 12.12.96, 1996, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Managers in social and health care are just as intolerant of staff mental health problems as other employers. The author reports on the plight of ordinary social workers.
A traumatised and traumatising system: professionals' experiences in meeting the mental health needs of young people in the care and youth justice systems in Ireland
- Authors:
- MCELVANEY Rosaleen, TATLOW-GOLDEN Mimi
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 65, 2016, pp.62-69.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
It is well recognised that children and young people in the care and youth justice systems typically present with significant and diverse mental health needs. In this study, focus groups and individual interviews were conducted with 26 professionals working in the care and youth justice services in Ireland, representing a range of disciplines, to capture professionals' perspectives of working in this field. A thematic analysis was conducted on the transcribed data. Professionals described frustration and helplessness in the face of what they perceived as inadequate system responses and poor interagency working. Their experiences are conceptualised here as reflecting a traumatised and traumatising system. The implications for practice emphasise the need for staff support through training, collaboration between agencies, and addressing vicarious traumatisation. (Edited publisher abstract)
Face to face with fear
- Author:
- HUNTER Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.1.99, 1999, pp.18-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Following the killing of Wandsworth social worker Jenny Morrison last year, risk assessment procedures are being re-examined and low level violence is being taken more seriously. Examines some of the questions raised by this latest tragedy.
A brave face is not enough
- Author:
- STEELE Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 17.9.98, 1998, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Discusses how social workers who suffer from mental illness face prejudice and sometimes unfair dismissal at the hands of their employers. Looks at how this intolerant attitude forces staff to hide psychological problems.
Learning together
- Author:
- REYNOLD Jill
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Care, 1(8), April 1998, p.276.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Discusses the Open University's new course on mental health for people working in health and social services in which mutual understanding and the user perspective are central elements.
Styles of case management: the philosophy and practice of case managers
- Authors:
- HROMCO Joseph G., LYONS John S., NIKKEL Robert E.
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 33(5), October 1997, pp.415-428.
- Publisher:
- Springer
A great deal of discussion and research has gone into defining and clarifying the role of "case manager" (CM) for persons with severe mental illness. This three state survey from the USA examines the philosophy and activities of practising CMs in an attempt to identify current style of case management. A cluster analysis based on CM rankings of five CM function suggested four styles of case management: "supportive social worker", "individual therapist", "therapist broker", and "community advocate". Overall, CMs rated supportive interventions as most important and formal psychotherapy as relatively unimportant. CM style was related to CM activity (i.e., distribution of effort). Differences between states are noted and implications for future research are discussed.
Mind maze
- Author:
- MUIJEN Matt
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 7.3.96, 1996, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The last article in the special mental health series discusses the array of agencies, statutory and voluntary, involved in mental health services. The problems involved in defining the functions of each is discussed but more clarity is needed.
Keeping control: exploring mental health service user perspectives on targeted violence and abuse in the context of adult safeguarding
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH RESEARCH. School for Social Care Research
- Publisher:
- NIHR School for Social Care Research
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 6
- Place of publication:
- London
Key findings from qualitative research to explore service user experiences of targeted violence and abuse on the grounds of mental health status, also known as 'hate crime.' The research also held focus groups to capture the responses mental health and adult safeguarding practitioners and stakeholder to the experiences of mental health service user experiences. The results of 26 interviews with service users found that living in fear of abuse and feeling unsafe in all settings was common. Service users also said that neglect by mental health staff can be experienced as targeted abuse by services users. Those that had experience of adult safeguarding found that responses were not adequate. Staff interviewed reported that they were lacking in confidence to advocate for individuals or to “speak out” about bad practice. Staff also cited "blame cultures" in mental health or social work that can make it difficult for staff to take responsibility. The report argues that there needs to be a focus on user-led preventative and protective measures that safeguard people living with mental health problems. The research was mental health service user led, with over half the team identifying as service user or survivor researchers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health national service framework (and the NHS plan), workforce planning, education and training, underpinning programme: adult mental health services: final report by the Workforce Action Team; main report; August 2001
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 175p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is in three parts. Part one is an executive summary, setting out the key issues and messages. Part two is the main report and sets out the issues around the workforce, education and training agenda. Part three contains the full report from the Primary Care Key Area Group.