Institutional care for the vulnerable children in India: The perspective of institutional caregivers

Rohta, Sonam

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105777

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“…This recommendation aims to prevent the norm of rough handling by inculcating CCWs with the importance of child protection. Mandatory CPD could enhance the competency of CCWs by strengthening their confidence and enthusiasm in addressing the challenges brought by vulnerable children (Rohta, 2021). 2.…”

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Systematic child abuse incidents in a children’s residential home in Hong Kong: regulatory and criminal law reform proposals

Chui,

Kao,

Wong

2023

PAP

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PurposeThe paper aims to recommend legal and regulatory reforms to better prevent child abuse in childcare institutions in Hong Kong.Design/methodology/approachA summary of investigation report and news reports are referred to in describing the abuse incidents which occurred in a children’s residential home. Routine Activity Theory (RAT) is used as the framework for identifying the causes. Local and overseas legislation, regulations, case law, and policies are analysed to provide recommendations for reforms.FindingsThere are systematic failures such as workload issues, inadequate supervision, and the absence of continuing professional development (CPD) that contributed to the incidents. The regulations governing the operation of childcare centres and criminal laws against child abuse are long overdue for an update in Hong Kong. On the institutional side, this paper recommends enacting regulations that mandate CPD, lower the staff-to-child ratio, and strengthen the Social Welfare Department’s (SWD) supervisory powers over childcare centres. From the criminal law perspective, it is recommended that “reasonable chastisement” be abolished as a defence of corporal punishment, and that there be new offences for failure to report suspected child abuse incidents and causing or allowing the death/serious harm of a child.Originality/valueThe child abuse incidents, occurring in a childcare institution, have drawn wide public concern. Reform is required to protect vulnerable children and regain public confidence.

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Systematic child abuse incidents in a children’s residential home in Hong Kong: regulatory and criminal law reform proposals

Chui,

Kao,

Wong

2023

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“…Unfortunately, there are several problems reported regarding orphanages, such as the physical building, the nanny or the mentor, lack of funding, physical and sexual abuse, etc. (Disassa & Lamessa, 2021;Rohta, 2021;Yousif, 2020). Indonesia Statistic Bureau (BPS) reported that there are 47 orphanages in Kabupaten Mojokerto with 2,472 orphans (Mojokertodistrict, 2022).…”

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Mental health and decision-making participation of adolescent orphans: A pilot study

D'Arqom,

Nurdiansyah,

Indiastuti

et al. 2023

J Kep Padjadjaran

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Background: Mental health has been brought to attention lately, with the increase of mental health problems during adolescence. In Indonesia, it is reported that one-third of adolescents develop mental health disorders. Childhood grief, separation from the family, child labor, or abuse affect the orphans’ mental health, including their decision-making participation. Purpose: As a pilot study, this study would like to investigate the mental health conditions and decision-making participation among orphans in one orphanage in Mojokerto district, East Java, Indonesia.Methods: This cross-sectional study utilizes the Depression Anxiety Scale Youth version (DASS-Y) and Child and Adolescent Participation in Decision Making Questionnaire (CAP-DMQ). Thirty-five adolescent orphans of one orphanage in Mojokerto were recruited using convenience sampling. The frequency of respondents’ mental health and decision-making participation were measured, and the mean differences between each group of sociodemographic factors were measured using the Mann-Whitney U test or the Kruskal Wallis test. Association between mental health and decision-making participation was calculated using Chi-square test.Results: The results show that 40% of respondents were categorized as having mild mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and stress. Mental health problems are mostly found in males (22.90%) and elementary school (20%). The participation of the orphans in decision-making is considered good, with a median of 25.5. The bivariate analysis concludes the association between anxiety, age, grade, and decision-making participation (p= 0.024, p= 0.029, p=0.029, respectively).Conclusion: Taken together, attention to orphans, especially adolescents, and their problems are necessary to reduce the health discrepancies within these vulnerable groups. Broader respondents are needed to understand the complete picture of mental health conditions among Indonesian adolescent orphans, including late adolescents.

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Conclusion: Institutional Reform, Governance, and Services Delivery in the Global South: Issues and Perspectives

Bhuiyan

Ali

2021

International Series on Public Policy

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Institutional care for the vulnerable children in India: The perspective of institutional caregivers

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Systematic child abuse incidents in a children’s residential home in Hong Kong: regulatory and criminal law reform proposals

Systematic child abuse incidents in a children’s residential home in Hong Kong: regulatory and criminal law reform proposals

Mental health and decision-making participation of adolescent orphans: A pilot study

Conclusion: Institutional Reform, Governance, and Services Delivery in the Global South: Issues and Perspectives

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