Multiple trauma exposure and psychosocial functioning in Singaporean children in out-of-home care.

Liu, Denise; Chu, Chi Meng; Neo, Lee Hong; Ang, Rebecca P.; Tan, Michelle Yan Ling; Chu, J.

doi:10.1037/tra0000098

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“…The algorithm takes into consideration an individual's needs from a wide range of domains. Details of the Singapore version CANS tool have been previously described (Liu et al, 2016). The tool consists of seven domains (i.e., life functioning, school, child behavioral and emotional problem, trauma, child risk behavior, strengths, and caregiver).…”

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“…These ratings indicated different actions ranging from 0 (no evidence of a need and no need for action), 1 (mild degree of need and the need for monitoring or prevention), 2 (moderate need which requires action), to 3 (severe need requiring immediate or intensive action). Ratings of 0 and 1 were classified as nonactionable needs, whereas ratings of 2 and 3 were classified as actionable needs (Liu et al, 2016). The reliability of the Singapore CANS tool has been examined and previously reported (Liu et al, 2016).…”

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“…Ratings of 0 and 1 were classified as nonactionable needs, whereas ratings of 2 and 3 were classified as actionable needs (Liu et al, 2016). The reliability of the Singapore CANS tool has been examined and previously reported (Liu et al, 2016). For each CYP entering care, the CANS assessment was performed at the point of entry to the VCH.…”

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Examining the relationship between the needs of children and young persons living in residential care and critical incidents using the Singapore CANS assessment tool

Chng

Yip²,

Pek³

et al. 2019

Developmental Child Welfare

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Children and young persons (CYPs) in out-of-home care often demonstrate a variety of needs resultant from their early adverse experiences and complex family backgrounds. In Singapore, the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment tool is used to capture the individual’s needs and strengths for case planning. This study had two aims: first, it sought to test whether CYPs who entered residential care with higher level-of-care (LoC) scores on the CANS tool, indicative of higher needs or more intensive services required, were more likely to experience a critical incident. Second, it aimed to test the various needs separately with the occurrence of critical incidents to delineate the impact of each individual need on critical incident. Using a sample of 488 CYPs aged between 5 years and 17 years who were residing in 13 voluntary children’s homes in Singapore, the study found that 46.3% of the sample had experienced a critical incident. The results showed that CYPs with higher LoC scores were more likely to have a critical incident, although this comparison was only significant between the lowest and highest LoC scores. Child-related issues such as the presence of self-harm and risk of suicide, behavioral problems, emotional problems, sexual behavior, delinquency, and poor caregiver bond at entry to residential care were also observed to be significantly associated with the occurrence of critical incidents. The findings and implications are discussed accordingly.

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Examining the relationship between the needs of children and young persons living in residential care and critical incidents using the Singapore CANS assessment tool

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Yip²,

Pek³

et al. 2019

Developmental Child Welfare

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“…A study of multiple trauma exposure of 721 Singapore children in out-of-home care revealed that 63% experienced at least one interpersonal trauma and 35% experienced multiple trauma exposure (Liu et al 2016). The children with multiple trauma exposure had poorer psychosocial functioning with higher number of lifefunctioning needs, behavioral and emotional needs, and risk behavior needs.…”

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Trauma-Informed Social Work Practice with Children and Youth

Munisamy¹,

Elze²

2019

Mental Health and Social Work

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Human rights violations and other traumatic events imperil the lives of millions of children worldwide, jeopardizing their physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and social development, health, and well-being. Childhood trauma is a global public health problem. Untreated childhood trauma can impose lifelong negative consequences on children's health, well-being, and life chances. Children and their families urgently need access to trauma-informed systems of care and traumaspecific interventions. Given the social work profession's focus on social justice, advocacy, and facilitating access to resources, an in-depth understanding of trauma-informed social work practice is critical for direct practice with children and youth, program development, research, and policy. Trauma-informed social work intervention and advocacy will optimize the chance of achieving good outcomes in adulthood for vulnerable, traumatized children and youth. This chapter provides an overview of trauma among children and youth and its consequences on their lives. This chapter also describes principles of trauma-informed service delivery and evidence-based, culturally appropriate trauma-specific interventions with children and adolescents.

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“…Nevertheless, numerous studies have identified several barriers to academic performance of adolescents in residential care, including placement disruptions and mobility (Leloux-Opmeer et al, 2016). Multiple out-of-home placements can exacerbate trauma (Liu et al, 2016;Riebschlenger, Day, & Damashek, 2015) and can negatively impact an adolescent's school engagement and academic performances (see Perfect, Turley, Carlson, Yohanna, & Gilles, 2016, for a review). Notably, school mobility is another barrier (Jones, 2012).…”

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Understanding How School Climate Affects Overall Mood in Residential Care: Perspectives of Adolescent Girls in Foster Care and Juvenile Justice Systems

Somers¹,

Day²,

Niewiadomski³

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Juvenile Family Court J

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The aim of the study is to understand the perceptions of court‐involved adolescent girls in residential treatment (40% delinquency, 60% foster care/child abuse and neglect) on school climate and factors that affect their mood in school. Participants included 27 adolescent females in residential care for both types of court involvement in a large urban area in a Midwestern state. Age of the participants ranged from 12 to 18. Four major themes from the three focus groups that were conducted included relationships and interactions with peers, interactions with staff and teachers and their perceptions about these interactions, the demands of the learning environment, and sensitivity to being touched. Practice implications are discussed.

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Multiple trauma exposure and psychosocial functioning in Singaporean children in out-of-home care.

Abstract: Findings highlight the importance of conducting comprehensive assessments of children in out-of-home care to provide specialized interventions for children with interpersonal trauma exposure. (PsycINFO Database Record

Cited by 15 publications

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Examining the relationship between the needs of children and young persons living in residential care and critical incidents using the Singapore CANS assessment tool

Examining the relationship between the needs of children and young persons living in residential care and critical incidents using the Singapore CANS assessment tool

Trauma-Informed Social Work Practice with Children and Youth

Understanding How School Climate Affects Overall Mood in Residential Care: Perspectives of Adolescent Girls in Foster Care and Juvenile Justice Systems

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