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This mixed-methods systematic review asks what is known about children’s perspectives on contact with birth parents when in out-of-home care. To address this question 37 studies were coded to identify children’s experiences and thoughts regarding contact with their parents. Data synthesis was performed in three stages. The frequency of the identified factors across all included research was determined and qualitative and quantitative syntheses were performed.
The results reveal that children hold thoughts and views on several aspects of contact with their birth…
This study reviewed the literature on family-based mental health interventions for refugees across migration contexts and settings to identify types of interventions and intervention components, implementation approaches and to assess effectiveness. The review used a systematic approach, and ten intervention studies were retained for analysis.
The findings identified three primary types of family-based mental health interventions used with diverse refugee communities in settings in the Global North and South-parenting groups, multiple family groups and home visiting interventions. Findings…
Introduction
Verbal communication is one of the core ways humanitarian workers work with children, their families, community members, government officials, and others who protect children in humanitarian crises. However, terminology used by staff to describe risks that children face, actions to mitigate those risks, and available services are not always contextualized to the appropriate language and concepts of affected people.
The importance of language and terminology cannot be underestimated.
- It can affect the way we communicate with and are understood by one another,…
The available data routinely demonstrates that child neglect is the most common form of child maltreatment and is the leading cause of death in child maltreatment cases.The purpose of this literature review is to synthesise evidence on the prevalence, patterns and impacts of child neglect in humanitarian contexts. Further research and rigorous analysis are required in order to understand the complex relationship between humanitarian crises and child neglect and to equip the child protection community to design effective, appropriate and well-targeted interventions. Particularly critical is…
Abstract
The number of unaccompanied children seeking asylum has increased in recent years. Many unaccompanied children and young people arriving in countries seeking asylum lack official documents showing their identity and age. Chronological age is important as it is linked to where an individual will be initially housed and what services, supports, and legal processes they are entitled to receive. This article provides an overview of age assessment procedures used in industrialized countries. Many different methods are used; however, no currently available method has been demonstrated…
Abstract: The humanitarian system is struggling to adapt to changes in the global political environment, trends in armed conflict and displacement, and advances in science and technology. In recent years, the international community has undertaken a number of efforts to overcome these challenges, such as the Agenda for Humanity, a plan that outlines the changes needed to alleviate suffering, reduce risk, and lessen vulnerability on a global scale. This article reviews recent evidence from a range of disciplines to inform these efforts, especially as they relate to the protection of children.…
This systematic review focuses on protection interventions for UASC in humanitarian crises in low and middle income countries or in proximate countries of asylum since 1983 and seeks to examine the impact of protection interventions on unaccompanied and separated children, during the period of separation, in humanitarian crises in low and middle income countries.
There is evidence to suggest that scale of separation in conflict is greater than the scale of separation in natural disasters. Research suggests increase in rates of reunification over time.
In regards to care, outcomes of…
This Evidence Brief provides an overview of the systematic review. The systematic review focuses on protection interventions for UASC in humanitarian crises in low and middle income countries or in proximate countries of asylum since 1983 and seeks to examine the impact of protection interventions on unaccompanied and separated children, during the period of separation, in humanitarian crises in low and middle income countries.
There is evidence to suggest that scale of separation in conflict is greater than the scale of separation in natural disasters. Research suggests increase in rates…
This Executive Summary provides an overview of the systematic review. The systematic review focuses on protection interventions for UASC in humanitarian crises in low and middle income countries or in proximate countries of asylum since 1983 and seeks to examine the impact of protection interventions on unaccompanied and separated children, during the period of separation, in humanitarian crises in low and middle income countries.
There is evidence to suggest that scale of separation in conflict is greater than the scale of separation in natural disasters. Research suggests increase in…
Introduction
Background to the overview and considerations:
Systems strengthening is becoming a dominant paradigm for many child protection actors. In spite of the prevailing support, the conceptualisation of a systems strengthening approach remains an area of continued discussion and consensus building. Various studies have indicated ongoing challenges in implementing and realising systems strengthening activities in practice. Based on this the Systems Strengthening and Disaster Risk Reduction Task Force of the Alliance for Child Protection in…