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| Document Title: | Program in Translation and Interpreting. |
| Corporate Author: | University of Minnesota. College of Continuing Education. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This website describes the Program in Translation and Interpreting (PTI) at the University of Minnesota, which is committed to building the capacity of Minnesota institutions, businesses, and public services to communicate with speakers of all languages through translation of written texts and competent interpreting of spoken communications. PTI provides training that introduces students to the practical and theoretical aspects of community interpreting. Descriptions of training materials are available at http://www.cce.umn.edu/Program-in-Translation-and-Interpreting/Publications/index.html |
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| Document Title: | Diverse Populations And Communities [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Child Welfare Information Gateway (U.S.) |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This website provides links to resources on skills for working with diverse populations to help child welfare professionals engage families, make appropriate case decisions, improve outcomes, and serve the best interests of children, youth, and families. The resources address working with African-American families, American Indian children and families, tribal professionals, Asian American families, Hispanic and Latino families, faith-based communities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth and families, military families, rural communities, and immigrant communities. |
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| Document Title: | Culture and Mental Health in Egypt (Chapter 31 in The Routledge International Handbook of Race, Culture and Mental Health). |
| Personal Author: | Fawzy, Michael Elnemais. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This chapter discusses the prevalence of refugees in Egypt, the role of the child in Egyptian society, and the prevalence of violence against children in Egypt, sexual violence and harmful traditional practices, and psychiatric disorders and substance abuse. Mental health legislation, services, and funding are then reviewed, as well as human resources development and future directions for mental health services. 24 references. |
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| Document Title: | Working With Immigrant Families. |
| Corporate Author: | California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This brief explains children of immigrants are more likely than children of U.S.-born citizens to live in poverty and face significant barriers to healthy development that may put them at higher risk of child maltreatment. It then reviews common challenges faced by immigrants that child welfare agencies must be aware of and address, and provides strategies for working more effectively with immigrant families. Strategies include: ensure all child welfare services are culturally competent; ensure that appropriate language services are provided to every family; build relationships with local organizations serving immigrant communities; help families access the services for which they are eligible;...more |
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| Document Title: | How Can Child Protection Agencies Support Families and Children Who Lack Lawful Immigration Status? |
| Corporate Author: | Casey Family Programs. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This brief explains common circumstances in which child protection agencies may encounter children and families whose immigration status is at issue and challenges faced by child protection agencies when serving undocumented and mixed status families. The need for clearer federal policy and guidance to help jurisdictions respond effectively to the needs of these families is discussed, as well as the following strategies child protection agencies can use to support families and children who lack lawful immigration status: gather information about family immigration status to support casework; identify services that families can access safety; support immigration relief for parents; help children and...more |
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| Document Title: | Immigrant Children’s Lifeworlds in the U.S. Borderlands (Chapter 33 in The Routledge International Handbook of Young Children's Rights). |
| Personal Author: | Maldonado, Angeles.,Swadener, Beth Blue.,Khaleesi, Casey. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | As advocates for children’s rights and immigrant rights, we wanted to document the impact national and local immigration enforcement policies are having on children living in Arizona. What does it mean to be “Mexican slash American” in the borderlands? Arizona has a long history of anti-immigrant policies that violate human rights, including orchestrated tactics to generate a public spectacle and symbolic war against “illegal immigration.” An outcome of this hostile environment has been a displaced community, traumatized under the incessant threat of deportation. We strongly believe that policies designed to dehumanize children and families must be resisted. We see research as...more |
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| Document Title: | Cultural Matching Factors, Child Factors And Fostering Factors Associated With Successful Foster Placement: An Explorative Study Into The Perspectives Of Unaccompanied Refugee Children, Their Foster Carers And Guardians. |
| Personal Author: | Rip, Jet.,Zijlstra, Elianne.,Post, Wendy.,Kalverboer, Margrite.,Knorth, Erik J. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This paper presents findings from the baseline measurement of a longitudinal Dutch study focusing on cultural matching, child and fostering factors associated with the success of foster placements of unaccompanied refugee children. We assessed the placement from the perspectives of the children, their foster carers and their guardians. The children (n = 39) and their carers (n = 37) were visited at their homes, where they completed several questionnaires (e.g. SDQ, BIC, SLE, RATS, AHIMSA and questionnaires measuring bio/demographic variables, placement success and characteristics of the placement, including cultural characteristics). The guardians (n = 37) were asked to complete a digital...more |
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| Document Title: | Language Is Not Enough: Institutional Supports for Spanish Speaking Client-Worker Engagement in Child Welfare. |
| Personal Author: | Lanesskog, Deirdre.,Muñoz, José.,Castillo, Koressa. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Latino immigrant families in the child welfare system are more likely than their U.S. born peers to experience barriers to the supportive services their families need. These clients must engage with their social workers to overcome obstacles including communicative challenges, cultural differences, limited Spanish language referral services, ineligibility for public programs, and fear of government authorities. This study used interviews with Spanish speaking clients and social workers in one child welfare agency to examine clients’ and workers’ perceptions of their relationships and the barriers and facilitators of their work together. Our findings suggest that child welfare agencies might better support Spanish...more |
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| Document Title: | A Culture-Sensitive and Person-Centred Approach: Understanding and Evaluating Cultural Factors, Social Background and History When Working with Refugees (Chapter 5 in An Uncertain Safety: Integrative Health Care For The 21st Century Refugees). |
| Personal Author: | Kienzler, Hanna.,Spence, Cameron.,Wenzel, Thoms. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | In recent years, research methods and data from cultural anthropology and transcultural psychiatry have highlighted the importance of paying attention to the ways in which culture shapes expressions of distress and help- and health-seeking. This chapter builds on these insights and offers an overview of selected major aspects of the role culture plays in refugee mental healthcare. It will also summarise concrete tools that can be used to explore the needs, expressions of distress and help-seeking behaviours among the diverse ethnic and religious groups. We suggest that these tools can be used to guide interventions and treatment models in practical but...more |
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| Document Title: | A Collectivist Perspective For Addressing Family Violence In Minority Newcomer Communities In North America: Culturally Integrative Family Safety Responses. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | This article presents a review and critique of current family violence services in North America with a view to understanding how these reflect primarily individualist assumptions linked to dominant social norms. Many minority‐status ethno‐cultural communities in North America share more collectivist traditions. With a particular focus on recently arrived immigrant and refugee Arab families in Canada, we explore the implications of a collectivist orientation for goodness‐of‐fit between available services and family experiences and needs related to family violence. Drawing on collectivist perspectives, with attention to intersectionality and ecosystems, we propose a culturally integrative practice model and provide a case example. (Author...more |
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| Document Title: | Linguistic Support Services for Immigrant Domestic Violence Victims. |
| Personal Author: | Lee, Eunyoung. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Intimate partner violence is increasing among immigrant women in the U.S., but because of language barriers, abused immigrant women may be unable to access formal services. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of geographical location (urban/rural) and percentage of non-native English speakers on the availability of linguistic support services in one highly diverse state-Florida. Using a sample of 258 service providers for domestic violence victims, the results show significant differences between rural and urban providers’ perceptions of the need for linguistic support services in law enforcement, legal, and mental health needs. Urban service providers perceived a greater...more |
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| Document Title: | Cultural Adaptations In Psychosocial Interventions For Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Refugees: A Systemic Review. |
| Personal Author: | Naseh, Mitra.,Macgowan, Mark J.,Wagner, Eric F.,Abtahi, Zahra.,Potocky, Miriam.,Stuart, Paul H. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | The aim of this study was to systematically review randomized controlled trials on non-pharmaceutical interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among adult refugees with a focus on identifying common cultural adaptations and reviewing possible effects of such adaptations on outcomes. The conducted systematic search yielded 11 studies. The strongest support was for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Commonly used cultural adaptations in the reviewed studies included modifications in personnel and setting context, changes in content, and translation or adaptation of evaluation tools. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Quality of Life in Immigrant Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Comparison With Parents From the Host Culture. |
| Personal Author: | Millau, Marie.,Rivard, Mélina.,Mello, Catherine. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Although no statistically significant gender differences emerged, patterns in the data suggest that each parent may benefit from different services. Overall, these findings highlight the importance of developing programs that take into account parents' gender and cultural background and provide means of developing external support networks. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Building Bridges Between Home and School for Latinx Families of Preschool Children (Article in Supporting Young Children in PreK-3: Banks Street Occasional Paper Series, #39). |
| Personal Author: | Melzi, Gigliana.,Schick, Adina R.,Scarola, Lauren. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This article explains the need for early education professionals to acknowledge and integrate the cultural knowledge and resources of children and their families in order to build solid home-school connections. Findings are shared from Reading Success Using Co-Constructive Elaborative Storytelling Strategies (R-SUCCESS), an intervention program that was developed and implemented to help teachers incorporate Latinx children’s funds of knowledge into their everyday classroom routines and trained preschool teachers to use cultural forms of oral language in the classrooms as a way to support children’s reading readiness skills. 20 references. |
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| Document Title: | The Impact Of Deportation-Related Family Separations On The Well-Being Of Latinx Children And Youth: A Review Of The Literature. |
| Personal Author: | Lovato, Kristina. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Shifts in U.S. immigration policy over the past two decades have resulted in increased deportations of unauthorized persons residing in the United States. Given the current political climate concerning unauthorized immigrants, social workers must understand the influence of parental deportation on youth/adolescent psychosocial and academic wellbeing. This study reviews relevant empirical literature on the impact of forced family separations on child and youth wellbeing from 2000 to the present. Overall, these studies showed that family separation due to immigration enforcement had negative effects on child and youth well-being, specifically, mental health, psychosocial and academic outcomes. These findings, which have implications for...more |
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| Document Title: | Using The Visual Arts To Form An Intervention Design Concept For Resettlement Support Among Refugee Women. |
| Personal Author: | Moxley, David P.,Corbett, Chie Noyori. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This article offers findings from workshops researchers undertook with 60 Myanmar refugee women who convened in small groups of 10 to envision the properties and functioning of a resettlement community center in Dallas, Texas. The intent of the center is the preservation of Myanmar culture while it enables members to accommodate the demands of social integration in American society. In each workshop, a Myanmar artist captured group discussion through storyboarding. The artist then visually portrayed in painting or pencil a principal metaphor informing the resettlement supports participants wanted for themselves and their families. The authors consider the applicability of the arts...more |
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| Document Title: | Trauma Without Borders: The Necessity for School-Based Interventions in Treating Unaccompanied Refugee Minors. |
| Personal Author: | Franco, Diana. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This article explores migration trauma among Mexican and Central American unaccompanied refugee minors (URM) with the purpose of developing an understanding of migration as a tripartite process consisting of: pre-migration exposure to traumatic stressors, in-journey stressors, and post-migration stressors. The migration experience of these youth may be subjectively different depending on a wide range of factors. The complexities of migration are explored as a traumatic, tripartite process. These three salient components of migration may act as precursors, often resulting in psychological sequelae such as: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. Of all migrant groups, URM are more likely to develop...more |
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| Document Title: | Immigrant Social Worker Practice: An Ecological Perspective On Strengths And Challenges. |
| Personal Author: | Lin, Ching-Hsuan.,Chiang, Pamela P.,Lux, Emily A.,Lin, Hsiu-Fen. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | In response to the needs of growing immigrant populations in the United States, social service agencies are developing culturally appropriate interventions and recruiting bilingual and bicultural practitioners. While few studies have explored social work practices with immigrant children and families in the child welfare field, very little is known about the experiences, perceptions, and practices of child welfare social workers who are immigrants themselves. This study applies the socioecological framework to identify strengths and challenges among immigrant social workers at different system levels. Fourteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with ethnic Chinese immigrant social workers who work or have worked in a...more |
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| Document Title: | Cultural Socialization Practices Among Latino Immigrant Families Within A Restrictive Immigration Socio-Political Context. |
| Personal Author: | Ayón, Cecilia.,Ojeda, Imelda.,Ruano, Elizabeth. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | Cultural socialization has been linked to positive ethnic identity development and found to serve as a buffer to discrimination. The current restrictive immigration political climate may hinder parents' abilities to transmit their culture of origin to children, and impact child health outcomes and development. Fifty-two in-depth interviews with Mexican immigrant parents were used to learn how they culturally socialize their children within an anti-immigrant political climate. Findings revealed two underlying themes in parents' narratives; family context and storytelling. Parents described multiple strategies used to connect their children with their culture of origin; contando mis historias, food, religious practices, traveling to their...more |
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| Document Title: | Expanding Preschool Access for Children of Immigrants. |
| Personal Author: | Greenberg, Erica.,Michie, Molly.,Adams, Gina. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This report presents the findings from a study that explored strategies in four communities with unusually high rates of preschool enrollment among low-income immigrant families and negligible gaps in enrollment between children of immigrants and children of US-born parents. It focuses on children’s involvement in State-funded preschool initiatives in Dearborn, Michigan; Atlanta, Georgia; King County, Washington; and Houston, Texas. The analyses are based on individual and group interviews with 134 parents from immigrant families and 106 stakeholders across the four study sites, conducted between November 2016 and February 2017. Most parents had children enrolled in public preschool, but parents of preschool-age...more |
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| Document Title: | Unaccompanied Immigrant Children In Long Term Foster Care: Identifying Needs And Best Practices From A Child Welfare Perspective (Special Issue: Unaccompanied Immigrant Children: Interdisciplinary Perspectives On Needs And Responses). |
| Personal Author: | Crea, Thomas M.,Lopez, Anayeli.,Hasson, Robert G.,Evans, Kerri |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | The numbers of unaccompanied children immigrating to the U.S. from Central America have increased drastically in recent years, and as many as 35% are eventually placed in long term foster care (LTFC) while in the custody of the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Yet, the research literature has been largely silent on the unique needs of these children while in care, or how practitioners can best respond to these needs. Drawing data from 22 focus groups with professionals and foster parents (n = 79) in two large organizations serving unaccompanied children in LTFC, the current qualitative study is designed to...more |
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| Document Title: | The Impact Of Domestic Violence Exposure On South Asian Children In The United States: Perspectives Of Domestic Violence Agency Staff. |
| Personal Author: | Ragavan, Maya I.,Fikre, Tsion.,Millner, Uma.,Bair-Merritt, Megan. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | The South Asian community is the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States, and past research suggests that South Asian domestic violence (DV) survivors may require culturally-specific resources. Similarly, South Asian children in the US exposed to DV may have unique responses and needs, but this has not been explored to date. The objective of this study was to examine the specific needs of South Asian children exposed to DV from the vantage point of staff from South Asian DV agencies across the United States. Thirty interviews were conducted, with data coded and consolidated into larger themes using thematic analysis....more |
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| Document Title: | A Critical Race Perspective On An Empirical Review Of Asian American Parental Racial-Ethic Socialization (Chapter 2 in Asian American Parenting: Family Process And Intervention). |
| Personal Author: | Juang, Linda P.,Yoo, Hyung Chol.,Atkin, Annabelle. |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Abstract: | This chapter reviews what we currently know about Asian American parental racial-ethnic socialization and provides historical context as well as an outlook for future directions. We first define racial-ethnic socialization and provide a brief history of immigration and racialized experiences of Asians in America. We then present a thorough review of empirical literature on Asian American parental racial-ethnic socialization with attention to measurement, highlighting key limitations of this literature. Finally, we conclude by offering directions for future research to advance scholarship on Asian American parental racial-ethnic socialization that is based on a Critical Race perspective. Understanding how Asian American parents socialize...more |
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| Document Title: | Cross-Cultural Differences in Communication About a Dying Child. |
| Personal Author: | Cochran, Donald.,Saleem, Sarosh.,Khowaja-Punjwani, Sumaira.,Lantos, John D. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | There are more migrants, refugees, and immigrants adrift in the world today than at any time in the recent past. Doctors and hospitals must care for people from many different cultures, countries, and religious backgrounds. We sometimes find our own deeply held beliefs and values challenged. In this “Ethics Rounds,” we present a case in which a Pakistani immigrant family faces a tragic medical situation and wants to deal with it in ways that might be normative in their own culture but are aberrant in ours. We asked the American doctors and 2 Pakistani health professionals to think through the issues....more |
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| Document Title: | Cultural Orientation, Parental Nurturance, and Parent-Child Conflict Among Asian American Parents in New York City. |
| Personal Author: | Zhai, Fuhua. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Although a growing number of studies in recent years have examined the cultural values and practices as well as family relationships of Asian Americans, few have focused on Asian Americans in the East Coast, the most populous and fastest growing place of Asian Americans in the U.S. Using data from the Study of Asian American Families with a sample of 572 Asian American parents from 11 ethnic subgroups in New York City, this study examined whether parents' cultural orientations (e.g., cultural values and practices on family priority and parental authority) were associated with parental nurturance (e.g., attitudes and behaviors related to...more |
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| Document Title: | Trial and Error: Attending to Language Barriers in Child Welfare Service Provision From the Perspective of Frontline Workers. |
| Personal Author: | Maiter, Sarah.,Alaggia, Ramona.,Chan, Adrienne S.,Leslie, Bruce. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This paper reports on a qualitative study that used focus groups to gather data from the perspective of child protection workers on their experiences in providing services to clients with limited English proficiency (LEP). The goals of the study were to understand processes of relationship building and service provision that could contribute to improved practice. Focus groups are ideal in obtaining data on how a group deals with particular situations and for understanding their decision-making processes. Measures to ensure rigour and trustworthiness were taken throughout the study. Findings provide rich and multilayered insights into the complexity of providing services for families...more |
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| Document Title: | The Impact Of Resettlement On Karen Refugee Family Relationships: A Qualitative Exploration. |
| Personal Author: | McCleary, Jennifer S. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Refugee resettlement policy in the United States prioritizes family reunification, meaning, resettling families that may have been separated for years are reuniting and reestablishing connections while integrating into a new culture. Scholarship on the impact of resettlement and integration has focused primarily on the individual level, despite evidence that strong family relationships are a documented protective factor for refugee families. This paper aims to explore the impact of resettlement on Karen refugee families' relationships. Data from 6 focus groups with 36 Karen refugee community members and interviews with 8 key stakeholders suggests that refugee families are at risk of a constellation...more |
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| Document Title: | Facilitating Health Communication With Immigrant, Refugee, and Migrant Populations Through the Use of Health Literacy and Community Engagement Strategies: Proceedings of a Workshop. |
| Personal Author: | Alper, Joe. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This federally supported report presents the proceedings of a workshop held on March 15, 2017, that addressed health communication with immigrants, refugees, and migrant workers through the use of health literate approaches. The goal of the workshop was to identify approaches that will enable organizations that serve these ethnically and culturally diverse populations in a manner that allows all members of these communities to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and the services needed to make appropriate health and personal decisions. This publication summarizes the workshop’s presentations and discussions, and it highlights important lessons, practical strategies, and opportunities for using...more |
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| Document Title: | In Whose Words? Struggles and Strategies of Service Providers Working With Immigrant Clients with Limited Language Abilities in the Violence Against Women Sector and Child Protection Services. |
| Personal Author: | Alaggia, Ramona.,Maiter, Sarah.,Jenney, Angelique. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Newcomer and immigrant clients with limited language abilities face communication barriers that can compromise their capacity to make informed decisions about themselves and their children with serious implications for their families. These clients most likely had high proficiency of language in their country of origin but are learning the language of the new host country. Using a phenomenological design to elicit descriptions from and interpret experiences of Canadian-helping professionals, we conducted four focus groups first with child protection workers, and second with violence against women service providers. Analyses of these data uncovered five themes: (1) enhancing client engagement and self-agency; (2)...more |
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| Document Title: | Measurement Invariance of the Brief Symptom Inventory in Survivors of Torture and Trauma. |
| Personal Author: | Raghavan, Sumithra S.,Rosenfeld, Barry.,Rasmussen, Andrew. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | The United States accepts more refugees than any other industrialized nation. As refugee populations grow, mental health professionals must implement culturally and ethnically appropriate strategies to assess and treat individuals from diverse backgrounds. Culture can exert a powerful and often misunderstood influence on psychological assessment, and few structured measures have been demonstrated to have adequate cross-cultural validity for use with diverse and vulnerable populations such as survivors of torture. This study examined the factor structure and equivalency of underlying construct(s) of psychological distress as measured by the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) in three samples who had survived torture and other severe...more |
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| Document Title: | Examining the impact of differential cultural adaptation with Latina/o immigrants exposed to adapted parent training interventions. |
| Personal Author: | Parra-Cardona, J. Rubén.,Bybee, Deborah.,Sullivan, Cris M.,Rodríguez, Melanie M. Domenech.,Dates, Brian.,Tams, Lisa.,Bernal, Guillermo. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | There is a dearth of empirical studies aimed at examining the impact of differential cultural adaptation of evidence-based clinical and prevention interventions. This prevention study consisted of a randomized controlled trial aimed at comparing the impact of 2 differentially culturally adapted versions of the evidence-based parenting intervention known as Parent Management Training, the Oregon Model (PMTOR). Present findings indicate the value of differential cultural adaptation research designs and the importance of examining effects for both mothers and fathers, particularly when culturally focused and gender variables are considered for intervention design and implementation. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | The Impact Of Perceived Childhood Victimization And Patriarchal Gender Ideology On Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Victimization Among Korean Immigrant Women In The USA. |
| Personal Author: | Kim, Chunrye. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Childhood victimization experiences are common among intimate partner violence (IPV) victims. This study examines the link between childhood physical and sexual victimization experiences and adulthood IPV among Korean immigrant women in the USA. As Korean immigrants often use physical punishment to discipline their children, and reporting sexual abuse is discouraged due to stigmatization in this community, cultural factors (e.g. patriarchal values) related to childhood victimization and IPV were also examined. Survey data from Korean immigrant women in the USA were collected. Using a case-control design, we compared 64 Korean immigrant women who have experienced IPV in the past year with 63...more |
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| Document Title: | Conceptualizing Culturally Infused Engagement and Its Measurement for Ethnic Minority and Immigrant Children and Families. |
| Personal Author: | Yasui, Miwa.,Pottick, Kathleen J.,Chen, Yun. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Despite the central role culture plays in racial and ethnic disparities in mental health among ethnic minority and immigrant children and families, existing measures of engagement in mental health services have failed to integrate culturally specific factors that shape these families’ engagement with mental health services. To illustrate this gap, the authors systematically review 119 existing instruments that measure the multi-dimensional and developmental process of engagement for ethnic minority and immigrant children and families. The review is anchored in a new integrated conceptualization of engagement, the culturally infused engagement model. The review assesses culturally relevant cognitive, attitudinal, and behavioral mechanisms of...more |
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| Document Title: | Coming to America: Black Immigrants in Urban Communities (Chapter 5 in Social Work Practice with African Americans in Urban Environments). |
| Personal Author: | Smith, Belinda Davis.,Marshall, Isiah.,Wilson, Dana Burdnell.,Bolden, Errol. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | This chapter summarizes characteristics of Black immigrant groups and their immigration history and patters, addresses U.S. immigration policies and their influence on Black immigrant groups in urban areas; examines the Black immigrant family structure and Black immigration group interactions with urban systems; and explores mezzo- and macro-level formal and informal support systems among Black immigrants in urban communities. The chapter concludes with implications for social work practice with immigrants in urban communities and a classroom group exercise. 49 references. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Lived Experiences of South Asian Women Facing Domestic Violence in the United States. |
| Personal Author: | Jordan, Andrea.,Bhandari, Shreya. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | This article describes the lived experiences of domestic violence among a convenience sample of 20 South Asian women. The experiences of abuse are drawn from in-depth telephonic interviews conducted all across the United States. The analysis describes four major categories of abuse: (a) types of abuse; (b) abuse involving children; (c) family involvement in abuse; and (d) formal and informal support. Implications for social workers working with South Asian women are shared. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Developing a Culturally Appropriate Assessment Tool: Reflections on Process Considerations. |
| Personal Author: | Weaver, Hilary N. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | This article describes the process of modifying an assessment tool in order to make it culturally appropriate for South Asian Tamil refugees and asylum seekers. This was envisioned as an important step in giving practitioners who work with Tamils a useful tool and advancing the knowledge base on cultural competence to make it more inclusive of instrument development. This article provides a detailed description of how the instrument was developed, thus addressing a significant deficiency in the literature. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Transitional Housing for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence: A 2014-15 Snapshot. Chapter 7, Subpopulations and Cultural/Linguistic Competence. |
| Personal Author: | Berman, Fred. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | This report begins by explaining the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is committed in its Transitional Housing Assistance Grant program to ensuring that grant-funded housing and services are available to survivors from the full diversity of subpopulations, and are offered in a culturally and linguistically competent manner. It then examines the nature of the different subpopulations who need that assistance, what it means to provide such assistance in a culturally and linguistically competent manner, and the experience, the challenges, and the approaches of transitional housing (TH) providers in serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence who reflect the full diversity...more |
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| Document Title: | Finding Better Ways to Support Resettled Refugee Families: Dealing with Intergenerational Conflict (Part 4 In Children and Forced Migration: Durable Solutions During Transient Years). |
| Personal Author: | Losoncz, Ibolya. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | This chapter considers the experiences of resettled refugee families dealing with intergenerational conflict. Based on multisited ethnography with Australian South Sudanese youth, adults, and the workers supporting them, the author demonstrates how well-intended, yet inappropriate, intervention from authorities led to negative results. The chapter explores how transitions within settling families take place in the context of cultural, economic, social, and legal structures, which can support or constrain their efforts to reconstruct their lives. The chapter concludes by identifying alternative strategies from government and social institutions to better support refugee children and youth navigating their developmental transition in the context of resettlement....more |
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| Document Title: | Best Practices Guide for Working With Families From Refugee Backgrounds in Child Welfare. |
| Personal Author: | Shannon, Patricia.,Cook, Tonya. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | This guide is intended as an overview of selected topics that are relevant to providing culturally responsive services to families with refugee backgrounds and understanding their unique needs. General themes were identified through a literature review and interviews with refugee families. The term 'refugee' is a broad category that encompasses an extremely diverse group of people with unique cultures, histories, and experiences. This guide is not meant to be exhaustive or representative of every family with a refugee background. |
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| Document Title: | Growth Trajectories of Refugee and Nonrefugee Children in the United States. |
| Personal Author: | Dawson-Hahn, Elizabeth.,Pak-Gorstein, Suzinne.,Matheson, Jasmine.,Zhou, Chuan.,Yun, Katherine.,Scott, Kevin. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Limited data examine longitudinal nutrition outcomes of refugee children after United States resettlement. Among refugee children, our aims were to (1) assess the changes in weight-based nutritional status between baseline (0–3 months) and 10-24 months after arrival and (2) compare the BMI (BMIz) or weight-for-length z score (WFLz) trajectories to nonrefugee children for up to 36 months after arrival.METHODS: We conducted a retrospective study of refugees aged 0-16 years from Washington and Pennsylvania and compared them with an age and sex-matched nonrefugee low-income sample from Washington. Data included anthropometric measurements from the initial screening medical visit and subsequent...more |
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| Document Title: | Local Service-Delivery Networks for Unaccompanied Children in Sweden: Evaluating Their Effectiveness. |
| Personal Author: | Hanberger, Anders.,Wimelius, Malin E.,Ghazinour, Mehdi.,Isaksson, Joakim.,Eriksson, Malin. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | This article defines the effectiveness of local service-delivery networks for unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of such networks in Sweden. It also explores factors and conditions that enhance network performance and suggests that cultural and multicultural competences are required for such networks to be effective. Twenty-one evaluation criteria are developed for enhancing network performance generated from research into UASC, network governance theory, and the authors' own evaluation of the reception of UASC in a Swedish municipality. The evaluation and this article are based on 32 interviews with social workers, legal guardians, care-home staff, teachers...more |
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| Document Title: | Resources for Child Welfare Professionals Working With Families From Refugee Backgrounds. |
| Personal Author: | Shannon, Patricia.,Cook, Tonya. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | This brief explains Minnesota is home to more people with refugee backgrounds per capita than any other State and that child welfare workers may encounter people from new refugee communities in their work. It then provides information and resources to assist child welfare workers in providing culturally responsive, appropriate services to meet the unique needs of families with refugee backgrounds. The guide includes lists of resources for working with immigrant and refugee families, parenting resources for immigrant and refugee families, resources for building child welfare collaborations with refugee service agencies, referral resources for refugees, mental health referral resources for refugees, and...more |
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| Document Title: | Cultural Dynamics of Divorce and Parenting (Chapter 15 in Parenting Plan Evaluations: Applied Research for the Family Court. Second edition). |
| Personal Author: | Bhatia, Gitu.,Saini, Michael. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | This chapter explores the increased diversity of families involved in family courts and considers the implications for interparental conflict, co-parenting relationships, and psychosocial health in separating and divorcing families. The challenges of being culturally sensitive are discussed, as well as strategies for assessing the complexity of cultural and psychological development, and the importance of considering a combination of factors that contribute to family breakdown and divorce adjustment. Implications for practice are discussed. 1 table and numerous references. |
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| Document Title: | Commentary: Community Policing:A Mechanism for Successful Assimilation of Immigrant Cultures into Our Communities. |
| Personal Author: | McCarty, Ross. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | This article summarizes findings from a study on the use of community policing by professional law enforcement that identifies the following five dimensions of welcoming practices that local law enforcement can use to successfully integrate immigrant communities: providing in-language resources, community outreach, collaboration, staff training, and enforcement. |
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| Document Title: | Effect of Interventions to Facilitate Communication Between Families or Single Young People With Minority Language Background and Public Services: A Systematic Review. |
| Personal Author: | Wollscheid, Sabine.,Munthe-Kaas, Heather Menzies.,Hammerstrom, Karianne Thune.,Noonan, Eamonn. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | A Norwegian study examined whether interventions to facilitate communication between public services and minority language children and youth or families with an immigrant background are effective. Included in the review were four studies that addressed families with children or parents with minority language backgrounds. Three studies conducted within the health services compared the effect of different types of interpretation service (in-person interpreter, telephone interpreter, ad hoc-interpreter) or bilingual personnel on different outcomes observed for families. None of these interventions appeared to stand out in favor of another. The fourth study compared the effect of two different training programs of English as...more |
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| Document Title: | Language Access. |
| Personal Author: | Dettlaff, Alan J.,O'Grady, Caitlin. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | This brief focuses on language access policies. Research suggests that when child welfare-system involved families do not have access to linguistically appropriate services, successful completion of their case plan is impeded. Language access policies address this issue by outlining agency protocol to ensure that limited English proficient (LEP) families receive appropriate interpretation and translation services. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | The Role of Health Information Sources in Decision-Making Among Hispanic Mothers During Their Children’s First 1000 Days of Life. |
| Personal Author: | Criss, Shaniece.,Woo Baidal, Jennifer A.,Goldman, Roberta E.,Perkins, Meghan.,Cunningham, Courtney.,Taveras, Elsie M. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | Cultural factors, including immigration status, are important in understanding the use of health information sources and their role in decision-making about pregnancy and child health among Hispanic mothers. Healthcare providers and public health professionals should consider Hispanic mothers health information environment and provide culturally-relevant communication strategies and interventions during this high information-seeking time period. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | A Latent Profile Analysis of Latino Parenting: The Infusion of Cultural Values on Family Conflict. |
| Personal Author: | Ayón, Cecilia.,Williams, Lela Rankin.,Marsiglia, Flavio F.,Ayers, Stephanie.,Kiehne, Elizabeth. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of the present study was to (a) examine how acculturation and social support inform Latinos' parenting behaviors, controlling for gender and education; (b) describe parenting styles among Latino immigrants while accounting for cultural elements; and (c) test how these parenting styles are associated with family conflict. A 3 step latent profile analysis with the sample (N = 489) revealed best fit with a 4 profile model (n = 410) of parenting: family parenting (n = 268, 65%), child-centered parenting (n = 68, 17%), moderate parenting (n = 60, 15%), and disciplinarian parenting (n = 14, 3%). Parents' gender, acculturation,...more |
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| Document Title: | The Relationships Between After-School Programs, Academic Outcomes, and Behavioral Developmental Outcomes of Latino Children from Immigrant Families: Findings From the 2005 National Household Education Surveys Program. |
| Personal Author: | Park, Hyejoon.,Lin, Ching-Hsuan.,Liu, Chennan.,Tabb, Karen M. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | After-school programs function especially well in improving academic and behavioral outcomes for disadvantaged children in general. However, little is known about the effectiveness of after-school programs in improving outcomes among Latino children in particular. Latino children from immigrant families are disadvantaged and vulnerable due to limited English skills and fewer educational resources. We hypothesized that Latino children of immigrant families in after-school programs would have stronger academic performance and fewer behavioral problems than their counterparts who were not in after-school programs. Using the 2005 National Household Education Surveys Program's After-School Programs and Activities survey, we examined whether children in community- or...more |
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| Document Title: | Good Practice in Social Care for Refugees and Asylum Seekers. |
| Corporate Author: | Social Care Institute for Excellence (Great Britain). |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | Intended to support commissions and providers of social care services to work effectively with refugees and asylum seekers in the United Kingdom, this guide explains a rights-based approach for asylum seekers and refugees with social care needs and presents pointers for good practice. It begins with an overview of asylum seekers and refugees in the United Kingdom and then explains adopting a rights-based approach to social care is the best way of ensuring that the principles of equality and respect identified by asylum seekers and refugees in the research review are met. Following sections review relevant legislation and policy, services to...more |
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| Document Title: | Establishing Therapeutic Dialogue with Refugee Families. |
| Personal Author: | Guregård, Suzanne.,Seikkula, Jaakko. |
| Publication Year: | 2014 |
| Abstract: | The article describes an investigation into dialogues between native Swedish psychotherapists and refugee families. Dialogue is needed to establish the therapeutic alliance, which is ultimately important for healing, whether of individual sickness or family crisis. However the development of dialogue is hindered by cross-cultural and language barriers. We concentrate on one aspect of research originally presented in a Doctoral Thesis by the first author, asking how culture and power differences, together with their resettlement in a strange country, affected meetings with refugee families, and how these problems were overcome; language and the presence of an interpreter are not discussed. A multi-perspective...more |
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| Document Title: | Parenting in a New Land: Specialized Services for Immigrant and Refugee Families in the USA. |
| Personal Author: | Critelli, Filomena M. |
| Publication Year: | 2014 |
| Abstract: | This practice-based research study examines a US-based preventive services program tailored to immigrant and refugee families that have been subject to a Child Protective Services report. The model is the result of a collaboration between an immigrant serving community-based agency and a county department of child welfare services in a medium-sized city that has become a hub for refugee resettlement. A clinical data mining approach was used in an intensive examination of 15 families' case records. This paper identifies family characteristics, service needs, and strength-based practices that emerged, offering recommendations for child welfare agencies and practitioners in other jurisdictions seeking to...more |
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| Document Title: | Lessons from Introducing a Livelihood Project for Unaccompanied Children Into an Existing Child Protection Programme in the Dadaab Refugee Camps in Kenya. |
| Personal Author: | Jones, Camilla.,Hiddleston, Trish.,McCormick, Christine. |
| Publication Year: | 2014 |
| Abstract: | Evidence shows that displacement, family separation and economic status are risk factors for child protection concerns and children's mental health, and that violence and economic status are risk factors for children's physical, emotional and social development. Family based care, community social support and economic strengthening have been shown to moderate such risk factors. This article explores the introduction of a livelihood project for unaccompanied children into an existing child protection programme in the Dadaab refugee camp complex in Kenya, with the primary objective of strengthening the household economy of foster families and improving the care of the fostered children. In this...more |
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| Document Title: | Immigrant Students (Chapter 4 in Supporting and Educating Traumatized Students: A Guide for School-Based Professionals). |
| Personal Author: | Morland, Lyn.,Birman, Dina.,Dunn, Burna L.,Adkins, Myrna Ann.,Gardner, Laura. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | This chapter offers a social ecological perspective on educating immigrant children who may be traumatized. Challenges faced by immigrant children, risk and protective factors for immigrant children, cultural considerations, and the use of a strength-based approach that recognizes student strengths are discussed. Strategies teachers can use to support students are then explained. 3 tables and 61 references. |
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| Document Title: | Pediatrics Perspective: Cross-cultural Parenting: Reflections on Autonomy and Interdependence. |
| Personal Author: | Johnson, Laura.,Radesky, Jenny.,Zuckerman, Barry. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | To help pediatricians understand the origins and goals of many parenting behaviors, this commentary discusses 2 culturally informed themes of parenting in the anthropology literature: autonomy and interdependence. It explains that Western cultures emphasize autonomy while other cultures tend to value interdependence, and that many parenting priories are likely informed by the parents' cultural beliefs related to their own upbringing. Cultural differences in the areas of feeding, bed-sharing and school readiness are described. 7 references. |
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| Document Title: | Refugee Families From Iraq. |
| Corporate Author: | Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services. United States. Office of Head Start. The National Center on Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | Intended for direct service providers, this backgrounder provides cultural information on refugee families from Iraq. It begins by noting that over the last 30 years more than 105,000 Iraqi refugees have been resettled to the United States and that the flow of Iraqi refuges is expected to continue at a steady pace. Information is then provided on the culture and religion of Iraqis, family and community norms, child-rearing and child development in Iraqi families, the use of guidance and discipline in child rearing, school and education beliefs, the health and mental health of Iraqi families and health issues that should be...more |
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| Document Title: | Social Work Practice, Asylum Seekers and Refugees (Chapter 4.10 in The Blackwell Companion to Social Work. 4th Ed.). |
| Personal Author: | Fell, Benedict. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | Best practices for providing social work services to asylum seekers and refugees are discussed and include: a person-centered, and solution-focused approach to the needs of asylum seekers and refugees, respect for cultural experiences and migration, non-discrimination and promotion of equality, decision-making that involves people or their advocates as fully as possible, promotion of social inclusion and independence, and a holistic approach that includes cross-organizational collaboration. 23 references. |
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| Document Title: | Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Outcomes of the Fortalezas Familiares Intervention for Latino Families Facing Maternal Depression. |
| Personal Author: | Valdez, Carmen R.,Padilla, Brian.,Moore, Sarah McArdell.,Magaña, Sandra. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | This pilot study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of a linguistically and culturally adapted intervention for immigrant Latina mothers with depression and their families. Fortalezas Familiares (Family Strengths) is a community-based, 12-week, multifamily group intervention that aims to increase communication about family processes leading up to and affected by the mother's depression, build child coping and efficacy, enhance parenting competence and skills, and promote cultural and social assets within the family. In terms of feasibility, of 16 families who enrolled and participated in the intervention, 13 families attended more than 90% of meetings and completed the intervention. Posttests reported...more |
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| Document Title: | Bhutanese Refugee Families. |
| Personal Author: | MacDonnell, Margaret.,Schmidt, Susan. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | This fact sheet provides background information on Bhutanese refugee families to assist child welfare professionals working with these families. It begins by explaining that since 2007, over 60,000 Bhutanese refugees have been resettled to the United States from refugee camps in Eastern Nepal. Information is then provided on the culture and religion of Bhutanese refugees, family and community characteristics, child-rearing and child development, guidance and discipline practices, school and education, health and mental health practices, and community leadership. Practice tips for working with Bhutanese refugee families are given and include removing one's shoes before entering a home, preparing preschoolers and families...more |
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| Document Title: | Refugee Families From Somalia. |
| Personal Author: | Schmidt, Susan. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | Intended to assist social workers, this brief provides cultural information on refugee families from Somalia. It begins by reviewing the history of Somalia and then discusses Somali culture, religion, family and community networks, child-rearing and child development beliefs, self-discipline and guidance, values surrounding school and education, health and mental health, and community leadership. Tips are provided in each area to help workers become more culturally competent when working with Somali families. The brief includes a list of resources. |
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| Document Title: | Providing Care for Immigrant, Migrant, and Border Children. |
| Personal Author: | Siegel, Benjamin S.,Davis, Beth Ellen. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have been challenging for US uniformed service families and their children. Almost 60% of US service members have family responsibilities. Approximately 2.3 million active duty, National Guard, and Reserve service members have been deployed since the beginning of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq (2001 and 2003, respectively), and almost half have deployed more than once, some for up to 18 months? duration. Up to 2 million US children have been exposed to a wartime deployment of a loved one in the past 10 years. Many service members have returned from combat deployments with symptoms...more |
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| Document Title: | Children of the World (Chapter 13 in Child and Family Practice: A Relational Perspective). |
| Personal Author: | Cohen Konrad, Shelley. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | This chapter begins by exploring definitions of culture and how they shape perceptions and cultural beliefs that professionals carry into their work. It considers the experiences of refugee and immigrant children, as well as the risk and protective factors that contribute to their capacity to adjust, acculturate, and excel. Factors such as migration and illegal status are discussed, as are ethical considerations that commonly surface in working with diverse families. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the attitudes and approaches that contribute to culturally responsive child-centered practice. 38 references. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | The Bilingual Counselor's Guide to Spanish: Basic Vocabulary and Interventions for the Non-Spanish Speaker. |
| Personal Author: | Swazo, Roberto. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | Intended for mental health professionals, this text features Spanish terminology and cultural phrases specific to the mental health profession to enable professionals to expand their client base to include Spanish speakers. It begins by discussing the benefits of learning at least some basic Spanish skills and providing a brief historical overview of Latino culture and people. The diversity of Latinos and cultural norms and family systems are reviewed, language acquisition tips are shared, and the basic structure of the language and key verbs are explained. Following chapters focus on vocabulary specific to specialties or counseling branches, including counselors, social workers, and...more |
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| Document Title: | Linguistic Liabilities: Refugee Parents' Right to Know in a Language They Understand (Chapter 13 in Empowering Workers and Clients for Organizational Change). |
| Personal Author: | Peters, Judy. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | This chapter describes efforts by a social worker intern to research legislation that mandates that limited English speaking parents be given school notices and other information in a language they can understand and to assess the barriers to compliance in North City Public Schools. It discusses data gathering and the use of force field analysis to create an interpretation intervention in schools. The modification of the original goal of parent training in translation software to increased school utilization of translated forms and documents is explained. 1 figure and 9 references. |
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| Document Title: | Working with Immigrant-Origin Clients: An Update for Mental Health Professionals. |
| Personal Author: | Carola Suárez-Orozco, Dina.,Birman, Dina.,Casas, J. Manuel.,Nakamura, Nadine.,Tummala-Narra, Pratyusha.,Zárate, Michael. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | Intended for mental health professionals, this brief explains immigrant-origin children have become the fastest growing segment of the national child population, 30% of young adults between the ages of 18 and 34 are first- or second-generation immigrants, and by 2020, one in three children below the age of 18 will be the child of an immigrant. The need for psychologists to be aware of this transformation in demographics and to consider its implications is emphasized. Information is then provided on factors fueling U.S. immigration, the demographic profile of the U.S. immigrant population, and characteristics that make immigrant populations resilient. Major mental...more |
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| Document Title: | Parenting in Puerto Rican Families. |
| Personal Author: | Mogro-Wilson, Cristina. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | Puerto Ricans are currently the second largest Latino subgroup in the United States. Social work services are often aligned with non-Latino cultural traditions. The model presented in this article contains the development of a basic understanding of essential elements of Latino culture, and how parenting practices for Puerto Rican families are actualized, through the lens of familismo, respecto, simpatia, and personalismo. The understanding of these fundamental concepts of Puerto Rican families will enhance the effectiveness of social work services. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Improving How Our Child Welfare System Addresses Children, Youth, and Families Affected by the U.S. Immigration Process. |
| Personal Author: | Davidson, Howard. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | This article sets forth a number of recommendations for State and county child welfare agencies to consider when responding to the needs of immigrant children. It begins by arguing agencies have an obligation to serve both abused and neglected child immigrants, as well as their undocumented family members. Recommendations are then made that these services should be culturally and linguistically appropriate, protocols should be developed for working with immigrant families and to provide specialized training to line staff and supervisors, and a parent or legal guardian's immigration status should never be the sole basis for termination of parental rights and that...more |
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| Document Title: | Latino Families in the Nexus of Child Welfare, Welfare Reform, and Immigration Policies: Is Kinship Care a Lost Opportunity? |
| Personal Author: | Ayón, Cecilia.,Aisenberg, Eugene.,Cimino, Andrea. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | The number of Latino children involved with the child welfare system has more than doubled in the past 15 years, currently representing 21 percent of known cases of child maltreatment. Culturally appropriate services are in dire need, and kinship care placements appeal to the family system fundamental to Latino culture. Evidence suggests kinship placements result in fewer moves and instances of reentering care, better opportunities for maintaining contact with birth family, and faster sibling placements. Unfortunately, most child welfare policies ineffectively deal with issues unique to Latinos, such as cultural norms, mixed documentation status within households, and high rates of poverty....more |
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| Document Title: | Refugee Families From Burma. |
| Personal Author: | MacDonnell, Margaret.,Schmidt, Susan. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | This fact sheet provides background information on refugees from Burma to assist child welfare professionals working with these families. It begins by explaining that since the 1990's and increasing in 2007, about 100,000 refugees from Burma have been resettled in the United States. Information is then provided on the culture and religion of the eight main ethnic groups within Burma, refugees, family and community characteristics, child-rearing and child development, guidance and discipline practices, school and education, health and mental health practices, and community leadership. Practice tips for working with refugee families from Burma are given and include: anticipate the needs of...more |
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| Document Title: | Culturally Competent Practice with Immigrant Children and Families in Child Welfare (Chapter 2 in Child Welfare Practice with Immigrant Children and Families). |
| Personal Author: | Dettlaff, Alan J.,Fong, Rowena. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | This chapter provides an overview of the challenges immigrant children and families may face once they become involved with the child welfare system. It then provides a theoretical framework of child welfare practice with immigrant children and families, building on concepts from empowerment theory, the strengths perspective, the ecological models, and culturally competency practice approaches. 30 references. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Translating Knowledge for Child Welfare Practice Cross-Nationally (Chapter 8 in Child Welfare Practice with Immigrant Children and Families). |
| Personal Author: | Cooper Altman, Julie.,Barrett, GemJoy.,Brown, Jenise.,Clark-Idusogie, Luvella.,McClendon, Yaminah.,Ruiz, Tanya.,Skepple, Chenelle.,Thomas, Latarsha. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | Interviews with 28 Trinidad parents, 42 children, 8 teachers, and 6 experts explored the contemporary context and cultural norms in which Trinidadian children are reared, particularly as they relate to disciplinary practices. Findings indicate the functioning of Caribbean immigrant families is affected by a combination of relocation issues, different child-rearing norms and traditions, shifting family roles and parental expectations, economic hardships, and normative stressors. 34 references. |
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| Document Title: | Cultural Diversity and Child Protection: A Review of the Australian Research on the Needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) and Refugee Children and Families. |
| Personal Author: | Kaur, Jatinder. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | The aim of this paper is to: (1) review the available Australian research on the interface between Child Protection System and families from culturally and linguistically diverse and refugee backgrounds; (2) identify gaps within research knowledge and propose future research priorities; (3) develop recommendations for ways in which practitioners and policymakers can begin to address the current gaps in service delivery, data collection, policy and practice guidelines. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Using Simulation Training to Improve Culturally Responsive Child Welfare Practice (Chapter 7 in Child Welfare Practice with Immigrant Children and Families). |
| Personal Author: | Leake, Robin.,Holt, Kathleen.,Potter, Cathryn.,Ortega, Debora. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | This article highlights a federally funded competency-based training program designed to enhance the effectiveness of child welfare practice with Latino families. A key feature of the training was a simulation to raise awareness and learning readiness through an experiential approach to learning. The simulation is the first component of a multi-faceted training curriculum aimed at the integration of culturally responsive practice in child welfare practice. 3 figures, 2 tables, and 33 references. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Fear Management: How Child Protection Workers Engage with Non-citizen Immigrant Families. |
| Personal Author: | Kriz, Katrin.,Slayter, Elspeth.,Iannicelli, Alyson.,Lourie, Jonathan. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | Drawing on in-depth, semi-structured interviews with a sample of 24 child protection workers in the northeastern United States, we analyze how workers engage with non-citizen immigrant families. Confirming findings from previous scholarship on immigrants' fears when interacting with Child Protection Services (CPS), workers reported encountering different fear factors: the organizations, events, or people that instill fear in immigrant families. These included fear of deportation, fear of CPS workers as the people who remove children, and fear of CPS as a potentially repressive government agency. We also found that workers seek to minimize or leverage these fears in the engagement process?we refer...more |
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| Document Title: | What Does the Intersection of Language, Culture, and Immigration Status Mean For Limited English Proficiency Assistance in the State Courts? |
| Personal Author: | Martin, John A.,Weller, Steven.,Lederach, Angie.,Yoder, Jeff.,Price, David A. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | This report begins by noting that over the next decade, hundreds of thousands of people living in the United States are going to need language assistance when they appear in State courts either as litigants, victims, witnesses, or jurors. Following an introduction that reviews immigration trends and expectations for court language assistance, Section 2 examines how contemporary thinking and research about procedural justice provides a framework for helping to address the implications on the State courts of the complicated nexus of language/culture/immigration status. The implications of the language, culture, and immigration status nexus on language access and litigant assistance in the...more |
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| Document Title: | Recruitment and Retention of Latino Immigrant Families in Prevention Research. |
| Personal Author: | Martinez, Charles R.,McClure, Heather H.,Eddy, J. Mark.,Ruth, Betsy.,Hyers, Melanie J. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | The development and testing of culturally competent interventions relies on the recruitment and retention of ethnic minority populations. Minority immigrants are a population of keen interest given their widespread growth, needs, and contributions to communities in which they settle, and particularly recent immigrants from Mexico and Central and South American countries. However, recruitment and retention strategies for entirely immigrant samples are rarely discussed in the literature. The current article describes lessons learned from two family-focused longitudinal prevention research studies of Latino immigrants in Oregon -- the Adolescent Latino Acculturation Study (ALAS) and the Latino Youth and Family Empowerment Project-II (LYFE-II). Social,...more |
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| Document Title: | Cultural Collisions: Addressing Service Implications of the Balance of Power in Immigrant Families. |
| Personal Author: | Teverovsky, Maria. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | This tip sheet explores ways that safety-net service providers can meet the diverse needs of immigrant families while respecting traditional cultural roles. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Language Access / Mass Legal Services. |
| Corporate Author: | Mass Legal Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | This website provides resources and legal, demographic, and other materials to help improve and increase the access of people with limited English proficiency to the legal system, including to courts, administrative agencies, to other public systems, and to lawyers, other advocates, and legal services programs. It also contains information about how to use plain language tools to write more clearly in English. |
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| Document Title: | An Empirically Based Field-Education Model: Preparing Students for Culturally Competent Practice with New Immigrants (Chapter 9 in Child Welfare Practice with Immigrant Children and Families). |
| Personal Author: | Carten, Alma J.,Bertrand Finch, Jeanne. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | This article reports implementation themes and a content analysis of student portfolios and learning contracts from year one of a 4-year service/educational initiative undertaken with metropolitan schools of social work, the public child welfare agencies, and community-based agencies serving new immigrants. The Immigrant Child Welfare Project designed, implemented, and evaluated a model preparing MSW students for culturally competent preventive practice with immigrant families. 43 references. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Family Conflict Among Chinese- and Mexican-Origin Adolescents and Their Parents in the U.S. |
| Personal Author: | Juang, Linda P.,Umana-Taylor, Adriana J. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | This book provides an understanding of parent-adolescent conflict in Chinese- and Mexican-origin families in the United States. It explores key issues related to family conflict such as acculturation gaps, parent and adolescent internal conflicts, conflict resolution, and seeking out confidants for help in coping with conflict. |
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| Document Title: | Interpretation: Serving Refugee and Immigrant Children [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Migration and Refugee Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | This factsheet provides links to 26 resources that address providing services to refugee and immigrant children. The resources discuss strategies for effectively using interpreters in schools for parent-teacher conferences, increasing language access for Asian Pacific Americans in New York City, working with diverse families on child abuse issues, language barriers faced by youth, etiquette when using an interpreter, federal requirements for improving access to services for persons with limited English proficiency (LEP), guidelines for providing health care services through an interpreter, immigration and language guidelines for child welfare staff, the interpreter code of ethics, interpreting the juvenile justice system for LEP...more |
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| Document Title: | Children of Immigrants in the Child Welfare System: Characteristics, Risk, and Maltreatment. |
| Personal Author: | Dettlaff, Alan J.,Earner, Ilze. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | Children in immigrant families face a number of risks that may lead to involvement with child welfare agencies. Yet, little is known about their involvement in this system. This study analyzes data from the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being to identify the characteristics, risk factors, and incidence of maltreatment among children of immigrants involved with the child welfare system, and compares those factors to children in U.S.-born families. Findings indicate that significant differences are present in the type of maltreatment experienced and in exposure to risk. Increased awareness of these differences can facilitate an understanding of the dynamics of...more |
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| Document Title: | Border Patrol Agents as Interpreters Along the Northern Border: Unwise Policy, Illegal Practice. |
| Personal Author: | Graybill, Lisa. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | This report lays out the problems with border patrol agents serving as translators and make recommendations intended to promote Title VI compliance, maintain the integrity of the U.S. Border Patrol mission on the Northern Border, and protect the rights of immigrants and their families who call the Northern Border home. |
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| Document Title: | Adapting Clinical Services To Accommodate Needs of Refugee Populations. |
| Personal Author: | Kaczorowski, Jessica A.,Williams, Ann Shah.,Smith, Taylor F.,Fallah, Niloofar.,Mendez, Julia L.,Nelson-Gray, Rosemery. |
| Publication Year: | 2011 |
| Abstract: | The diversity of the refugee population in the United States requires practicing psychologists to respond by adapting clinical services to meet their mental health needs. However, the available literature on culturally adapted treatments is only a first step in guiding the process for adapting clinical services. This paper describes our experiences with designing and adapting a variety of clinical services for youth and families with refugee status. Guided by Sue's (2006) tenets for culturally competent service delivery, we discuss a therapeutic model of tiered service delivery used to deliver preventative services and treatment to refugee youth and adults. We discuss how...more |
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| Document Title: | Serving Immigrant Families. |
| Corporate Author: | Virginia Department of Social Services. James Madison University. Department of Psychology. |
| Publication Year: | 2011 |
| Abstract: | This newsletter focuses on child protection services for immigrant families. It begins by reviewing the different types of immigrants, some of the effects of immigration, the process of migration and trauma and challenges at each stage, and models for understanding the immigration process. Typical conflicts with acculturation are explored and key considerations for service provision are reviewed. The concept of cultural competence and culturally competent practice are explored, as well as the difficulties in training staff to be culturally competent. Thinking points for service providers are then discussed, including the need to ensure all clients with chronic somatic symptoms be screened...more |
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| Document Title: | Somali Cultural Guide: Building Capacity to Strengthen the Well-Being of Immigrant Families and Their Children: A Prevention Strategy. |
| Corporate Author: | Center for the Advanced Studies in Child Welfare. |
| Publication Year: | 2011 |
| Abstract: | To assist child welfare professionals, this brief provides an overview of selected factors that are critical to understanding child and family environments of Somali immigrants. Information is provided on Somali parenting practices, parent and child nurturing and attachment styles, attitudes toward emotional behavior and mental health, the role of kin and tribal networks, support networks in coping with daily challenges, intergenerational traditions and values, the roles of men and women in their family life and the socialization of the children, and experiences in the migration journey that may impact Somali families. 10 references. |
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| Document Title: | From Identification to Durable Solution: Analysis of the Resettlement of Unaccompanied Refugee Minors to the United States and Recommendations for Best Interest Determinations. |
| Personal Author: | Haddal, Chad C. |
| Publication Year: | 2011 |
| Abstract: | This report presents the findings of an evaluation of Best Interest Determinations (BIDs) for all of the unaccompanied refugee minors (URMs) resettled by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) from January 2010 through March 2011. The analysis is intended to identify and examine patterns among children referred for resettlement and compare these with 2010 results, make recommendations based on those patterns, and provide information and recommendations which are helpful when conducting BIDs with children in refugee and other displaced situations. A total of 113 URM cases were analyzed and indicate: the average age at the time of the BID was...more |
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| Document Title: | Immigration and Social Work. |
| Corporate Author: | Alliance for Children and Families. |
| Publication Year: | 2011 |
| Abstract: | This newsletter includes articles that focus on social work services for immigrant families. The first article describes the consequences of an immigration raid for families and communities. Following articles discuss tips for social workers serving the growing intergenerational Indian community, the impact of mother-daughter relationships in Mexican families and how social workers can facilitate connections across the border, the importance of language in personal identity and the need for social workers to be aware of ways the foreign tongue can conceal the true self, the incidence of torture survivors among immigrant communities and the need for social workers to be familiar...more |
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| Document Title: | Guidelines for Working With Interpreters: For Counselling and Health Care Staff Working With Refugees. |
| Corporate Author: | NSW Health Care Interpreter Services. STARTTS. NSW Refugee Health Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2011 |
| Abstract: | Intended for counseling and health care practitioners in Australia, this brief explains that practitioners need to be able to work with interpreters to provide newly arrived refugees with services. Information is provided on key considerations for using an interpreter with refugee clients versus using an interpreter with migrants and tips are given for working with interpreters. Recommendations are made for engaging an interpreter, building a working relationship with the interpreter before the interview with the client, asking for the interpreter?s thoughts and opinions after the interview, and supporting interpreters by leaving time at the end to debrief with them. Strategies for...more |
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| Document Title: | New Directions in Refugee Youth Mental Health Services: Overcoming Barriers to Engagement. |
| Personal Author: | Ellis, B. Heidi.,Miller, Alisa B.,Baldwin, Heather.,Abdi, Saida. |
| Publication Year: | 2011 |
| Abstract: | Mental health outcomes in refugee youth are diverse, ranging from prolonged difficulties to resiliency. Refugee communities rarely access services, even for those youth who are in need. Barriers include (a) distrust of authority and/or systems, (b) stigma of mental health services, (c) linguistic and cultural barriers, and (d) primacy and prioritization of resettlement stressors. Mental health promotion among refugee youth requires an integrated response to these barriers. This article includes a description of how the previously mentioned barriers may prevent refugee youth from receiving mental health services; approaches to addressing them; and a detailed description of Supporting the Health of Immigrant...more |
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| Document Title: | Newcomer Family Dynamics (ANCIE Bulletin, February 2011). |
| Corporate Author: | Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of B.C. (AMSSA). AMSSA Newcomer Children Information Exchange (ANCIE). |
| Publication Year: | 2011 |
| Abstract: | This edition of the ANCIE Bulletin examines the struggles newcomer families may face during the settlement in Canada such as role reversal, housing, and working with services. It includes case studies, resources, and strategies when working with newcomer children and their families. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Practice Prompt: Children in Immigrant and Refugee Families: Recognizing Developmental Risk at an Early Age. |
| Corporate Author: | University of Minnesota. Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | Designed to assist in the early identification of children in immigrant families who may be at-risk for developmental delays, this practice prompt reviews normative development from ages 9 months to 4 years and signs that require an immediate evaluation. Cross-cultural considerations when working with refugee and immigrant families are addressed, and intervention strategies are recommended for promoting help-seeking behaviors, improving child and family services to immigrant families, supporting the mental health needs of traumatized young children, and engaging and supporting parents. Services available under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act are noted, and a list of additional resources...more |
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| Document Title: | Using Simulation Training to Improve Culturally Responsive Child Welfare Practice (article in Child Welfare Practice with Immigrant Children and Families -- Special Issue of Journal of Public Child Welfare). |
| Personal Author: | Leake, Robin.,Holt, Kathleen.,Potter, Cathryn.,Ortega, Debora M. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | Child welfare professionals need to understand the complexities of the factors that influence parenting, values, and worldviews. Being able to work across cultures is critical to assessing safety, obtaining effective services, and creating permanent healthy families for children of color. The purpose of the project was to grapple with the challenge of increasing culturally responsive practice in a context of safety and permanency that is defined by American political and cultural values. The response to this challenge was a competency-based training program designed to enhance the effectiveness of child welfare practice with Latino families. A key feature of the training was...more |
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| Document Title: | Hmong Cultural Guide: Building Capacity to Strengthen the Well-Being of Immigrant Families and Their Children: A Prevention Strategy. |
| Corporate Author: | University of Minnesota. Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | This fact sheet provides an overview of the culture of the Hmong to assist professionals in strengthening the well-being of Hmong families. It reviews Hmong parenting practices, parent and child nurturing and attachment styles, expectations of child development, parental attitudes in seeking health care for their children, and parental attitudes toward emotional behavior and mental health. The role of kin and clan networks in Hmong families is explained, as well as the roles of women and men and the socialization of the children. The challenges Hmong immigrants continue to face are also noted. 3 references. |
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| Document Title: | Challenges to Parenting in a New Culture: Implications for Child and Family Welfare. |
| Personal Author: | Lewig, Kerry.,Arney, Fiona.,Salveron, Mary. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | Increasing numbers of families arriving through Australia's humanitarian settlement scheme are coming into contact with Australian child protection systems. A large number of these families come from African and Middle Eastern countries and have common experiences of trauma, dislocation, loss and many are victims of genocide, war, and torture. Pre-migration experiences together with the considerable challenges of settling into a new country can significantly affect family well-being and parenting practices. It is therefore important that child and family welfare service planners are well informed about how best to support refugee families using culturally competent family intervention and community development practices. This...more |
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| Document Title: | Meeting the Needs of Immigrant Children and Youth in Child Welfare. |
| Personal Author: | Torrico, Roxana. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | This practice update explains the challenges faced by immigrant families, specific challenges facing immigrants involved in child welfare agencies, and challenges facing child welfare workers when assisting immigrant families. Strategies are discussed that social workers can use to ensure that immigrant families and children receive the services necessary to stay together, reunite as soon as possible, and/or access immigration relief options. Strategies include: participate in cultural competency trainings, participate in trainings focused on immigrant issues, develop professional relationships with local U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency staff, establish partnerships with experienced community-based agencies, help families tap into a wide array of...more |
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| Document Title: | An Empirically Based Field-Education Model: Preparing Students for Culturally Competent Practice with New Immigrants (article in Child Welfare Practice with Immigrant Children and Families -- Special Issue of Journal of Public Child Welfare). |
| Personal Author: | Carten, Alma J.,Finch, Jeanne Bertrand. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | This article reports implementation themes and a content analysis of student portfolios and learning contracts from year one of a 4-year service/educational initiative undertaken with metropolitan schools of social work, the public child welfare agency, and community-based agencies serving new immigrants. The initiative designed, implemented and evaluated a model preparing MSW students for culturally competent preventive practice with immigrant families. The discussion identifies: emerging themes, implications, and the challenges and benefits of university-public child welfare collaborations in addressing the needs of immigrant children and their families. |
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| Document Title: | Creating Trust and Rapport With Foreign-Born Clients. |
| Personal Author: | Elledge, Shirlene. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | This article discusses the importance of social workers who are working with foreign-born clients to have a certain level of understanding about their country of origin, norms, and values. Social workers are urged to follow the KNOW system: Know some country of origin basics, Notice social norms, Observe family values, and Watch for immigration/acculturation issues. Strategies for following each of these recommendations are explained. 8 references. |
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| Document Title: | A Sociocultural Framework for Understanding the Mechanisms behind Behavioral Health and Educational Service Disparities in Immigrant Hispanic Children (chapter 13 in Growing Up Hispanic: Health and Development of Children of Immigrants. |
| Personal Author: | Alegría, Margarita.,Mulvaney-Day, Norah.,Carson, Nicholas J.,Woo, Meghan. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | A framework of mechanisms linked to behavioral health service disparities for immigrant youth is presented focusing on school-based behavioral/mental health services. Following a review of behavioral health services for minority immigrant youth, strategies for reducing and eliminating potential service disparities are discussed, and research and policy implications explained. Numerous references. |
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| Document Title: | Sibling Caretaking in Immigrant Families: Understanding Cultural Practices to Inform Child Welfare Practice and Evaluation. |
| Personal Author: | Hafford, Carol. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | The field of migration studies has well-documented children and youth's roles as 'culture brokers,' by which they mediate relationships, information, and services between the immigrant household and the institutions of the host society. There is growing interest in understanding the contribution of children and youth to socially valued reproductive activity within immigrant households in the United States. Ethnographic studies reveal that children and adolescents in immigrant families have significant responsibilities related to daily life and family functioning. This article focuses on the practice of sibling caretaking, in which older children supervise and socialize younger children, according to culturally informed family roles,...more |
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| Document Title: | Language Access Policy and Implementation Plan. |
| Corporate Author: | New York City Children's Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | This language access policy and implementation plan is intended to ensure that children and families in New York City with limited proficiency in English have meaningful access to all programs and services provided by the Administration for Children's Services. It begins by reviewing the successes Children's Services has had in providing language assistance to children and families with limited English proficiency (LEP), before defining key terms used in the policy. The language access policy is then provided and addresses: the LEP population to be served, providing notice of the availability of free language assistance, provisions of services to LEP applicants and...more |
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| Document Title: | Social Work Practice with Refugees (Chapter 10 in Cultural Diversity and Social Work Practice). |
| Personal Author: | Nackerud, Larry.,Larrison, Christopher R.,Sabin, Miriam.,Boyle, David P. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | Intended to inform social work practice with refugees, this chapter reviews what is known about refugees in regards to effective methods of assessment and intervention. It reviews historical information on refugees, current characteristics and demographics, evidence-based approaches to assessment, intervention, and case management, and relevant concerns for social work practice. Outcomes of effective interventions with refugees are also shared. 4 tables and 37 references. |
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| Document Title: | Asylum-Seeking Minors in Interpreter-Mediated Interviews: What Do They Say and What Happens to Their Responses? |
| Personal Author: | Keselman, Olga.,Cederborg, Ann-Christin.,Lamb, Michael E.,Dahlström, Örjan. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | This study explored how asylum-seeking minors report information when formally interviewed. Twenty-six Russian-speaking minors (mean = 16.0 years of age) were individually interviewed by officials assisted by one of 18 interpreters. A qualitative analysis of the responses was used to develop categories that were then analysed quantitatively to elucidate characteristics of the questions asked by the officials, the minors' responses to them and the accuracy with which the minors' responses were rendered. The asylum-seeking minors distinguished themselves as active participants. They appeared eager to disclose relevant information despite being asked many potentially contaminating questions. Most of the children's responses were accurately...more |
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| Document Title: | Language, Culture and Immigration Relief Options. |
| Personal Author: | Lincroft, Yali.,Cervantes, Wendy. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | Children of immigrants represent the fastest growing segment of the United States child population. This policy brief analyzes the need for the child welfare system to develop and implement policies that take into account the unique needs of immigrant children and families. The authors point out that often child welfare policies and practices do not reflect the current demographics of the child population, creating risks for children of immigrants within the system. Recommendations are made to improve language accessible and culturally competent services throughout the system as well as to help educate child welfare staff on possible immigration relief options for...more |
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| Document Title: | Serving Immigrant and Refugee Families in the Child Welfare System. |
| Corporate Author: | Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. Workgroup on Safety and Well-Being for Immigrant and Refugee Children and Families (Wis.). |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | This paper shares recommendations from the Workgroup on Safety and Well-Being for Immigrant and Refugee Children and Families for the development of policy, programs, and educational services needed to serve Wisconsin's immigrant and refugee population. The Workgroup first met in July, 2009 and has held 10 meetings, during which the workgroup heard from experts and discussed policy on topics such as immigration law, access to language interpretation in the civil and criminal justice systems, out-of-home care placement options for immigrant and refugee children, caseworker cultural competencies, and service accessibility. Recommendations are discussed that address: the need for child welfare policy and...more |
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| Document Title: | Latino Cultural Guide: Building Capacity to Strengthen the Well-Being of Immigrant Families and Their Children: A Prevention Strategy. |
| Corporate Author: | University of Minnesota. Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | This is intended as an overview of selected highlights of items that are critical to understanding children and family environments of Latino immigrant groups. Through research and field interviews, the following represents general themes for the Latino culture and family dynamics. It is not meant to be exhaustive or representative of every family or group. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Refugee Children in U.S. Schools: A Toolkit for Teachers and School Personnel. Tool 3, Refugee Child Welfare: Guidance for Schools. |
| Corporate Author: | Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Migration and Refugee Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | BRYCS created this resource to help teachers distinguish resettlement challenges and cultural differences from child maltreatment, and to consider resources for refugee families facing such challenges. (Author abstract) |
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