... was then accommodated with foster carers with the parents’ agreement under section 20 of the Children Act 1989 and is safe and well. The parents were subsequently arrested although a police investigation was unable to establish a burden of proof sufficient to meet the thresholds for a criminal prosecution. The Serious Case Review commissioned by Neath Port Talbot Safeguarding Children Board recommended
This executive summary reports the serious case of review relating to Child EQ who was identified as being the victim of fabricated or induced illness. EQ was the first born child of a mother aged 20 years and a father aged 24 years. The mother was reported to be a childcare worker. Between the ages of 3 and 9½ months, Child EQ had 25 separate medical assessments including 8 admissions to hospital and 7 Out of Hours emergencies including presentations at A and E. The presenting concerns included vomiting, diarrhoea, skin rashes, possible lactose intolerance, wheezes and coughs, possible asthma. At 9 ½ months Child EQ was taken to hospital following a convulsion. A toxicology report revealed the presence of prescription medication, which would be for adult use only. Child EQ was then accommodated with foster carers with the parents’ agreement under section 20 of the Children Act 1989 and is safe and well. The parents were subsequently arrested although a police investigation was unable to establish a burden of proof sufficient to meet the thresholds for a criminal prosecution. The Serious Case Review commissioned by Neath Port Talbot Safeguarding Children Board recommended that the lessons from this case be disseminated to all staff through single and multi agency training on the issues involved with fabricated illness.
Subject terms:
parents, serious case reviews, babies, fabricated or induced illness;
Child Abuse and Neglect, 19(4), April 1995, pp.399-408.
Publisher:
Elsevier
This study is concerned with the problems experienced by parents following disclosure of extra-familial sexual abuse where the perpetrator was known or related to the child or family. A series of questionnaires, as well as semistructured interviews were given to parents. Data obtained related to depression, posttraumatic stress, marital satisfaction, and attitude to child victim. Other data relating to anger and loss of significant relationship was obtained from the semi-structured interview. Analyses the research results and makes recommendations for supporting the parents.
This study is concerned with the problems experienced by parents following disclosure of extra-familial sexual abuse where the perpetrator was known or related to the child or family. A series of questionnaires, as well as semistructured interviews were given to parents. Data obtained related to depression, posttraumatic stress, marital satisfaction, and attitude to child victim. Other data relating to anger and loss of significant relationship was obtained from the semi-structured interview. Analyses the research results and makes recommendations for supporting the parents.
... of representing parents in court proceedings, comparing and contrasting it to a social work relationship. The article first presents key findings from the study, noting that there was considerable variation in the representation provided to parents, which reflected the approach of the solicitor or their firm, as opposed to the needs of their clients. The article then examines the importance of trust in care
The Family Justice Review acknowledges that the Family Justice System and those who work in it need to be able to draw on research evidence as a basis for developing practice, improving service-users’ experience of the court process, and achieving better outcomes for children. This article draws on the Parents’ Representation Study, undertaken at Bristol University. It focuses on the nature of representing parents in court proceedings, comparing and contrasting it to a social work relationship. The article first presents key findings from the study, noting that there was considerable variation in the representation provided to parents, which reflected the approach of the solicitor or their firm, as opposed to the needs of their clients. The article then examines the importance of trust in care proceedings, the roles and responsibilities of solicitors and how communication is a key factor, before expanding on the similarities between lawyers and social workers.
Subject terms:
legal professionals, parents, care proceedings, criminal justice, Family Courts;
Great Britain. Department for Constitutional Affairs
Publication year:
2006
Pagination:
112p.
Place of publication:
London
... which are brought before the courts. Most parents are highly vulnerable - for example many have mental health problems, drug or alcohol problems - and lead chaotic lifestyles, including violence in the home. Overall findings were more positive than anticipated. A minority of children were not in permanent placements, some changes occurred, but only in about 15% of cases was placement
This research review focuses on care proceedings under s.31 of the Children Act 1989 concerning allegations of ill-treatment of children by parents/carers. The review covers larger scale empirical research on care proceedings, primarily but not entirely commissioned by government in the fourteen years following implementation of the Children Act. Key findings include the seriousness of the cases which are brought before the courts. Most parents are highly vulnerable - for example many have mental health problems, drug or alcohol problems - and lead chaotic lifestyles, including violence in the home. Overall findings were more positive than anticipated. A minority of children were not in permanent placements, some changes occurred, but only in about 15% of cases was placement uncertain/unachieved, and most children were in a settled placement within 12 months of the final hearing.
Subject terms:
law courts, parents, child abuse, care proceedings, child protection;
Howard Journal of Criminal Justice, 48(4), September 2009, pp.344-356.
Publisher:
Wiley
This article discusses how parenting a 'young offender' involves specific additional responsibilities for parents who are already under scrutiny for apparently not taking their parenting responsibilities seriously. With reference to empirical data, three specific parental tasks are considered: managing the family's involvement in the youth justice system, waiting on 'standby' for police
This article discusses how parenting a 'young offender' involves specific additional responsibilities for parents who are already under scrutiny for apparently not taking their parenting responsibilities seriously. With reference to empirical data, three specific parental tasks are considered: managing the family's involvement in the youth justice system, waiting on 'standby' for police and schools, and reporting the child's offences to the police. In doing so, this article highlights the ways in which gender is implicated, and performs a regulatory function, in the day-to-day lives of mothers and fathers who are parenting a 'troublesome' child.
Subject terms:
parenting, parenting orders, parents, young offenders, gender;
Young People Now, 4.7.07 Prevention Matters Supplement, 2007, p.iv.
Publisher:
Haymarket Professional Publications Ltd
This article presents three brief case studies of how youth offending teams work with young people. The case studies are: the parenting programme of the Brighton Youth Offending Team (YOT); the Parenting and Prevention team in Manchester which works with young people and their parents; and the Swansea Youth Inclusion and Support Panel (YISP).
This article presents three brief case studies of how youth offending teams work with young people. The case studies are: the parenting programme of the Brighton Youth Offending Team (YOT); the Parenting and Prevention team in Manchester which works with young people and their parents; and the Swansea Youth Inclusion and Support Panel (YISP).
Subject terms:
parents, young people, youth offending teams, anti-social behaviour, early intervention;
Children and Society, 21(3), May 2007, pp.162-174.
Publisher:
Wiley
This study reports the findings from 68 interviews with parents of disabled children who are users of seven key worker schemes in England and Wales. The interviews which lasted for one hour each, were tape-recorded, transcribed and analysed according to both a priori and emerging themes. The findings from this study have implications for policy and practice, for example, the necessity
This study reports the findings from 68 interviews with parents of disabled children who are users of seven key worker schemes in England and Wales. The interviews which lasted for one hour each, were tape-recorded, transcribed and analysed according to both a priori and emerging themes. The findings from this study have implications for policy and practice, for example, the necessity of protected time for key workers, the necessity of conveying clear information about the key worker's role, the importance of access to training and information for the key worker, the need for key workers to be proactive, and for their involvement in care plan and review meetings
Subject terms:
keyworkers, parents, user views, children, disabilities;
British Journal of Psychiatry, 189(3), September 2006, pp.247-253.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Medically unexplained disabling fatigue in young people is familial and frequently associated with depressed mood. The aim was to examine the degree of sharing of genetic and environmental influences on the symptoms of depression and fatigue in this age group. The parents of twins aged 8-17 years, derived from a population-based register, completed a questionnaire regarding lifetime-ever
Medically unexplained disabling fatigue in young people is familial and frequently associated with depressed mood. The aim was to examine the degree of sharing of genetic and environmental influences on the symptoms of depression and fatigue in this age group. The parents of twins aged 8-17 years, derived from a population-based register, completed a questionnaire regarding lifetime-ever disabling fatigue in both twins. Twins aged 11 years or over completed the Mood and Feelings Questionnaire. The genetic and environmental influences on fatigue and the relationship with depression were examined using bivariate genetic analysis. Parent-rated data were obtained for 1468 twin pairs (65%) and self-rated data from 930 older twin pairs (58%). Bivariate analysis of fatigue and depression suggested that genetic and environmental influences on disabling fatigue were mainly specific to fatigue. Unexplained disabling fatigue in childhood is substantially familial and has mainly an independent aetiology from depression.
There is no statutory duty for Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) checks to be carried out on adults in a private household where a looked after child may stay overnight. CRB checks should not normally be sought as a precondition of an overnight stay. Decisions on overnight stays should in most circumstances be delegated to foster parents and residential care staff, and arrangements for such decisions written into the Placement Plan or Foster Placement Agreement. Looked after children should as far as possible be granted the same permissions to take part in such acceptable age appropriate peer activities as would reasonably be granted by the parents of their peers.
There is no statutory duty for Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) checks to be carried out on adults in a private household where a looked after child may stay overnight. CRB checks should not normally be sought as a precondition of an overnight stay. Decisions on overnight stays should in most circumstances be delegated to foster parents and residential care staff, and arrangements for such decisions written into the Placement Plan or Foster Placement Agreement. Looked after children should as far as possible be granted the same permissions to take part in such acceptable age appropriate peer activities as would reasonably be granted by the parents of their peers.
Subject terms:
looked after children, peer groups, parents, residential care, foster care;
Care and Health Magazine, 3.05.05, 2005, pp.34-35.
Publisher:
Care and Health
Looks at the findings of a report by the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities (FPLD) which highlights the lack of support for many parents of children with learning disabilities. During the research families from in different parts of England and Wales, were contacted and their emotional needs from the time of diagnosis until their child was five were explored. Four main areas were
Looks at the findings of a report by the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities (FPLD) which highlights the lack of support for many parents of children with learning disabilities. During the research families from in different parts of England and Wales, were contacted and their emotional needs from the time of diagnosis until their child was five were explored. Four main areas were examined: how the diagnosis was delivered; the information given immediately after the diagnosis and in following years; the emotional and practical support required; and the impact on family life.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, parents, user views, access to services, children;