Who will go back home? Factors associated with decisions to address family reunification from residential care

Martín, Esther López; González-Navasa, Patricia; Montesinos, Moisés Betancort

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.104729

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“…Family structure proved to be a significant predictor of reunification. Most authors found a higher probability of reunification for children from two‐parent families compared with children who lived in a single‐parent family (Fernandez et al, 2019; Martín et al, 2020; Wittenstrom et al, 2015).…”

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“…Reunification was less likely in cases where parents suffered from mental health problems and substance abuse (Cheng, 2010; Delfabbro et al, 2015; Fernandez et al, 2019; López et al, 2013; Martín et al, 2020). For example, Fernandez and Lee (2011) reported that the reunification rate was 86% lower for children of parents with drug abuse problems and Wittenstrom et al (2015) that the presence of drug abuse slowed reunification by 26.1%.…”

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“…In scientific papers on reunification, case characteristics usually included the reason for admission to out‐of‐home care, previous family contacts with social services, number of out‐of‐family placements, previous placement and length of stay in out‐of‐home care. Research on diverse out‐of‐home population (Delfabbro et al, 2013; Fernandez & Lee, 2011; Martín et al, 2020) showed that children who were neglected or abused were likely to experience a lower rate of reunification than children admitted for other reasons. Regarding the type of maltreatment, many authors have found that the probability of reunification was lower in cases of neglect than abuse (Biehal et al, 2015; Delfabbro et al, 2015; Fernandez et al, 2019; López et al, 2013; Martín et al, 2020), but others have come to contrary findings (Cheng, 2010).…”

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Predictors of reunification and other types of exit for maltreated children using shelter services in Serbia

Žunić-Pavlović

Milosavljević-Đukić²,

Glumbić

2021

Child & Family Social Work

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This article reports the results of the first study in Serbia on factors (child, family and case) for different exit types for children admitted to out-of-home care. Case files of 154 children admitted to the Shelter for Urgent Protection of Children from Abuse and Neglect over a 5-year period were analysed. After the shelter, less than a third of the children returned to their biological parents. The findings revealed that different constellations of child, family and case characteristics predict reunification and placement in a relative or foster family or in a group home. No significant predictors were noted for inadequate accommodation. The results of this study showed that although the patterns of reunification were very similar to those in other countries, there were differences that reflected the specifics of child welfare policy in Serbia.

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Predictors of reunification and other types of exit for maltreated children using shelter services in Serbia

Žunić-Pavlović

Milosavljević-Đukić²,

Glumbić

2021

Child & Family Social Work

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“…Estos resultados son coherentes con la literatura previa, que ha encontrado relaciones entre los problemas de crianza, los estilos educativos inadecuados, los conflictos parentales y la conducta delictiva en menores (Acosta et al, 2012;Malvaso et al, 2016;Redondo-Illescas et al, 2011). Por otra parte, la existencia de incapacidad de control parental está asociada a que se trabaje para una reunificación familiar (Martín, González-Navasa et al, 2020), ya que en estos casos se realizan intervenciones con las familias para dotarlas de las herramientas educativas necesarias que permitan que el menor vuelva a su hogar.…”

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Entre dos Sistemas: los Jóvenes Tutelados en Acogimiento Residencial con Medidas Judiciales

Martín

González-Navasa

Domene-Quesada

2021

Anuario De Psicología Jurídica

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Los jóvenes tutelados se encuentran sobrerrepresentados en la población de menores infractores. Algunos autores consideran que la entrada en el sistema de protección es un factor de riesgo para desarrollar conducta delictiva, mientras que otros afirman que ambos grupos solamente comparten factores de riesgo. El objetivo de este trabajo es comparar los perfiles de los jóvenes tutelados en función de si han tenido o no medidas judiciales. La muestra está compuesta por 281 jóvenes en acogimiento residencial, de los que 35 (12.4%) eran menores infractores. Se analizaron los expedientes y los resultados señalan que los jóvenes tutelados infractores entraban con más edad en el sistema de protección, ejercían violencia contra sus padres, que no podían controlarlos, y manifestaban problemas de consumo y de adaptación escolar. Estos resultados se comentan en relación a la literatura existente. Between two systems: Youth in residential care with legal measures A B S T R A C T Youths in residential care (RC) are over-represented in the population of juvenile offenders. Some authors consider that entering the protection system is a risk factor for developing criminal behavior, whereas others consider that the two groups (non-offenders and offenders in RC) only share risk factors. The objective of this study is to compare profiles of youth in RC according to whether or not they have received judicial measures. The sample consists of 281 young people in RC, of whom 35 (12.4%) were juvenile offenders. Files were analyzed and the results indicate that young offenders in RC were older when they entered the protection system, had exerted violence against their parents, who could not control them, and had consumption and school adaptation problems. These results are discussed in the light of existing literature.

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“…A period of capacity building can serve to alleviate or mitigate the challenges that precipitated the need for separation ( Schrader-McMillan & Herrera, 2016 ). Depending on the length of separation, severity of the antecedent to separation, and many other factors, a properly executed reintegration can require months or years to complete ( Martín, González-Navasa, & Betancort, 2020 ). Children and parents need the opportunity to communicate, bond, and develop their relationship prior to reintegration.…”

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Rapid return of children in residential care to family as a result of COVID-19: Scope, challenges, and recommendations

Wilke¹,

Howard

Goldman³

2020

Child Abuse & Neglect

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Background As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, some governments have mandated that residential care providers rapidly return children and youth to family. Objective The goal of the present study was to better understand the scope and characteristics of rapid return, and to provide data-informed recommendations for service providers working with this population. Participants and setting Representatives from 67 non-government organizations (NGOs) providing residential care that were government-mandated to rapidly return children and youth to family completed a brief online survey. They collectively serve 12,494 children in 14 nations. Methods Using a mixed methods design, results examined 1) characteristics of the rapid return mandate, 2) preparation received by children and families, 3) support services provided since the return, and 4) primary concerns for children and families. Results Data revealed that rapid return was characterized by compressed timelines that did not allow for adequate child and family assessment and preparation. However, all respondents indicated they believed at least some families would be able to remain intact safely with appropriate support. Primary concerns for children and families related to unresolved antecedents to separation, lack of economic capacity, limited monitoring, and lack of access to education. Conclusions Based on the findings, 9 recommendations were made for service providers working with children and families that have been rapidly reunified as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Who will go back home? Factors associated with decisions to address family reunification from residential care

Cited by 10 publications

References 25 publications

Predictors of reunification and other types of exit for maltreated children using shelter services in Serbia

Predictors of reunification and other types of exit for maltreated children using shelter services in Serbia

Entre dos Sistemas: los Jóvenes Tutelados en Acogimiento Residencial con Medidas Judiciales

Rapid return of children in residential care to family as a result of COVID-19: Scope, challenges, and recommendations

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