The experiences of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in and leaving the out-of-home care system in the UK and Australia: A critical review of the literature

Barrie, Larissa; Mendes, Philip

doi:10.1177/0020872810389318

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“…In addition, there has been a marked increase in the number of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, from 1,950 in 2013 to 4,560 in 2017, three-quarters of whom are aged over 16 (DFE, 2017). They are likely to have undergone particular trauma associated with fleeing conflict and their subsequent journeys, as well as speaking little or no English (Barrie and Mendes, 2011). While some undoubtedly do, most will not be in a position to participate in HE soon after their arrival, thus having a dampening effect on the metric for care leavers as a whole.…”

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Patterns of participation in higher education for care-experienced students in England: why has there not been more progress?

Harrison

2019

Studies in Higher Education

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Children who spend time in the care of their local authority, usually due to neglect or abuse within the birth family, tend to experience significant educational disruption and have lower educational outcomes, on average, than other young people. However, little is known about those subsequently participating in higher education, who comprise just under one percent of the student body in England. The paper synthesises three contrasting datasets to map participation patterns among careexperienced young people for the first time. Considerably more enter higher education than previously thought, but they remain significantly less likely to participate than other young people. Furthermore, they tend to enter later, with less prestigious qualifications and to lower status institutions. The paper concludes by discussing key differences between the datasets, reflecting on difficulties with identifying and recording care-experienced students which may account for an apparent lack of progress in encouraging their participation despite concerted policy efforts.

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Patterns of participation in higher education for care-experienced students in England: why has there not been more progress?

Harrison

2019

Studies in Higher Education

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“…La población de MENA acogidos en España responde a un perfil similar en cuanto a la edad y casi exclusiva proporción de varones al descrito en otras investigaciones internacionales (Barrie y Mendes, 2011;Derluyn y Broekaert, 2005;Hopkins y Hill, 2008). Sin embargo, hay importantes diferencias en cuanto a la procedencia de estos adolescentes: Marruecos, Argelia, Mali, Nigeria y República de Guinea son los principales países de origen de los jóvenes que llegan a España.…”

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Menores extranjeros no acompañados en España: necesidades y modelos de intervención

Bravo

Santos

2017

Psychosocial Intervention

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Palabras clave: Menores extranjeros no acompañados Protección a la infancia Bienestar infantil Migración juvenil Modelos de intervención r e s u m e n La numerosa llegada de menores extranjeros no acompañados (MENA) a nuestro país durante los últimos 20 años ha supuesto un reto para los sistemas de protección, que se han visto en la necesidad de adaptar sus procedimientos a las necesidades concretas de estos adolescentes. Esta investigación tiene como objetivo describir las características y necesidades de los MENA acogidos en España, así como el proceso de intervención llevado a cabo en comparación con otros países. Para ello, se examinaron los documentos publicados en cada territorio, se realizaron entrevistas individuales (n = 42) y grupales (n = 8) con los adolescentes, así como con profesionales (n = 68) de 9 territorios. Se describen las similitudes y diferencias en cada una de las fases del proceso de atención a la vez que se señalan las específicas necesidades de estos adolescentes en cuanto a educación, salud, alojamiento, transición a la vida adulta y apoyo social. Se concluye la existencia de importantes diferencias en el modelo de actuación de cada región, la creación de programas y servicios específicamente dirigidos a estos adolescentes que han favorecido su adaptación al contexto de acogida, así como la necesidad de profundizar en el apoyo a la transición a la vida adulta y en la atención a su malestar emocional.

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“…Many UAMs have experienced the multiple effects of social and political conflict and are at risk of post-traumatic stress (Barrie and Mendes, 2011;Carlson et al 2012). The UNCRC (2005) has identified a number of protection gaps in the treatment of such children, including sexual exploitation and abuse; military recruitment; child labour; and detention.…”

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The social care needs of unaccompanied minors: the Irish experience

Horgan

Raghallaigh

2017

European Journal of Social Work

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Access to the full text of the published version may require a subscription. Rights AbstractThe article examines forms of care which can be used by social workers to best respond to UAM's given their complex needs and particular vulnerability combined with their agency and resilience. The vulnerabilities and agency/resilience of UAMs are examined in the context of multiple borders (cultural, political and physical) being negotiated by these young people. While it focuses on Ireland as an example of a country where care provision for UAMs has improved considerably in recent years, it draws on both Irish and international literature. The article critically analyses the shift from hostel to foster care provision for UAM's in Ireland and explores benefits and difficulties associated with using foster care, while also discussing the use of alternative forms of care, such as residential care. We argue that social workers must always give consideration to a range of care options, to the needs of the individual child and to both their vulnerability and their resilience/agency. This is especially true given the diversity within the population of UAMs. Given the increasing numbers of refugees entering Europe and the mix of provision for unaccompanied minors across the continent, the Irish situation may represent a useful site for examination of their care.

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The experiences of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in and leaving the out-of-home care system in the UK and Australia: A critical review of the literature

Cited by 40 publications

References 12 publications

Patterns of participation in higher education for care-experienced students in England: why has there not been more progress?

Patterns of participation in higher education for care-experienced students in England: why has there not been more progress?

Menores extranjeros no acompañados en España: necesidades y modelos de intervención

The social care needs of unaccompanied minors: the Irish experience

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