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| Document Title: | Program in Translation and Interpreting. |
| Corporate Author: | University of Minnesota. College of Continuing Education. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| 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: | 2021 |
| 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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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| 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: | 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: | A Guide for Using the Cultural and Linguistic Competence Organizational Assessment Instrument for Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Programs. |
| Personal Author: | Goode, Tawara D.,Bronheim, Suzanne.,Buckley, Kathleen. |
| Publication Year: | 2009 |
| Abstract: | This guide explains the Cultural and Linguistic Competence Organizational Assessment Instrument for Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Programs (CLCOA-FIMR), a self-assessment instrument that requires approximately 30 minutes to complete. CLCOA-FIMR is intended to support FIMRs to: plan for and incorporate culturally and linguistically competent policies, structures, and practices in all aspects of their work; enhance the quality of data gathering, case review, and the effectiveness of community action teams; and promote cultural and linguistic competence as an essential approach in the elimination of disparities and the promotion of health and mental health equity. The instrument consists of four domains: Our World...more |
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| Document Title: | Discipline in Somali Families: Challenges and Responses: Highlights and Areas of Concern. |
| Corporate Author: | University of Minnesota. Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare. |
| Publication Year: | 2009 |
| Abstract: | This report summarizes a November 2009 presentation and following discussion on discipline practices in Somali families. Information is first provided on the development of the child welfare system in the United States, Minnesota statutes that require those investigating reports of abuse and neglect to take into account accepted child-rearing practices of the parents' cultural background, and guiding principles of the child welfare system that emphasize safety, permanency, and well-being. Challenges faced by Somali families are identified, and information is provided on the definition of child maltreatment, safety, and harm, how a parent should respond to a child's threat to report child...more |
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| Document Title: | I Came All This Way For Them: Refugee Parents in Their Own Words. |
| Corporate Author: | Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Migration and Refugee Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2009 |
| Abstract: | Findings from interviews with a dozen refugee parents from nine different countries between 2006 and 2008 are shared. Results indicate parents were concerned about changes in discipline practices and a loss of respect for elders, and struggle with balancing the values and expectations of their original culture, while adapting to American culture. The benefits of using a family strengthening approach with refugee and immigrant families is emphasized as a way to develop protective factors in families and reduce the likelihood of child maltreatment. 7 references. |
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| Document Title: | Working With Immigrant Children and Families: A Practice Model. Trainer's Guide. |
| Corporate Author: | Georgia Division of Family and Children Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2009 |
| Abstract: | This training curriculum was developed as a result of findings from the Immigration Services Project workgroup convened in the spring of 2006 to evaluate Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services policies and procedures for the inclusion of cross-culture service delivery to immigrant families. It is designed to assist social services staff in George address cultural and language barriers, provide culturally competent practices and service delivery, and engage the community. The trainer's guide includes a list of materials needed for the training, a 2-day agenda for the training, a list of learning objectives, and information on working with immigrant families in...more |
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| Document Title: | Webcast Conversations: Immigrants and Refugees: The Intersection of Migration and Child Welfare. |
| Personal Author: | Earner, Ilze.,Dettlaff, Alan J. |
| Publication Year: | 2009 |
| Abstract: | Immigrant families and children represent 12% of the total population in the United States; one-fifth of all children in the U.S. have at least one foreignborn parent. Migration and acculturation involve stress, loss, isolation, and uncertainty. While differences in language, culture, and tradition are often strengths and sources of resilience, they can also present barriers to needed resources. Child welfare service providers are faced with many challenges in addressing the special needs of immigrant families, children, and youth. In this article, adapted from a webcast conversation, Dr. Ilze Earner and Dr. Alan Dettlaff discuss promising practices, emerging issues, and available resources....more |
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| Document Title: | Culturally Competent Practice With Cambodian and Korean Families in Los Angeles: Results From a 5-Year Replication Project of Family Connections. |
| Personal Author: | Wu, Sheila Tsai.,Mimura-Lazare, Akiko.,Petrucci, Carrie J.,Kageyama, Naomi.,Suh, Chong. |
| Publication Year: | 2009 |
| Abstract: | Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers (APCTC) is the oldest and largest operator of mental health centers serving the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities in Los Angeles (LA) County, providing high quality, culturally competent mental health services to children, adolescents, adults and senior adults, and families. With multi-disciplinary teams, APCTC functions as a multilingual, multicultural provider with a full range of mental health programs and services. Implementing the Family Connections(FC) Program within this established mental health service delivery system was deemed an appropriate fit - one that would improve understanding of how to prevent child maltreatment within Asian communities. Of...more |
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| Document Title: | Working With Immigrant Children and Families: A Practice Model. Participant Guide. |
| Corporate Author: | Georgia Division of Family and Children Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2009 |
| Abstract: | This training curriculum was developed as a result of findings from the Immigration Services Project workgroup convened in the spring of 2006 to evaluate Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services policies and procedures for the inclusion of cross-culture service delivery to immigrant families. It is designed to assist social services staff in George address cultural and language barriers, provide culturally competent practices and service delivery, and engage the community. The participant's guide includes a 2-day agenda for the training. Topics addressed include: definitions associated with immigration; cultural parenting differences; Visa fees; different immigration statuses; worker challenges with federal laws and...more |
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| Document Title: | Is This Working?: Assessment And Evaluation Methods Used To Build And Assess Language Access Services In Social Services Agencies. |
| Personal Author: | Laglagaron, Laureen. |
| Publication Year: | 2009 |
| Abstract: | The enactment of President Clinton's Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Executive Order, issued in 2000, triggered a proliferation of efforts to provide services to individuals who cannot speak, understand, read, or write English fluently. With increased service provision, state and local government agencies have expressed a strong and growing interest in assuring the quality and cost-effectiveness of language access services. In turn, many agencies have developed unique and innovative monitoring tools and assessment practices that can be used to improve existing services and guide agencies as they conceptualize, implement, and manage the ongoing operations of language access service programs. This paper attempts...more |
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| Document Title: | Suggestions for Interviewing Refugee and Immigrant Children and Families. |
| Corporate Author: | Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Migration and Refugee Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2009 |
| Abstract: | This brief discusses the following suggestions for interviewing recently-arrived refugee or immigrant families at schools, social services offices, health clinics, or early childhood programs: arrange for an interpreter in advance, be sensitive to family values and structure, tune in to the child's physical state, set expectations for the interview, address confidentiality, obtain as much information prior to the interview as possible, connect directly with the interviewee, encourage questions, take your time and keep it simple, and check your own emotional responses. Two programs that illustrate collaboration between refugee resettlement and child welfare agencies are highlighted. |
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| Document Title: | 12 Suggestions for Interviewing Children Using a Foreign Language Interpreter. |
| Corporate Author: | Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Migration and Refugee Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2009 |
| Abstract: | This brief reviews federal law that requires any agency that receives federal funds to provide services of an equal quality to people who have Limited English Proficiency and provides suggestions for interviewing children using a foreign language interpreter. Suggestions include: arrange for an interpreter in advance, make sure the interpreter is qualified, clarify confidentiality with the interpreter and the child, prepare the interpreter for the subject of the interview, explain your role, set expectations for the interview, connect with the interviewee, demonstrate respect, encourage questions, keep it simple, and take your time. Two programs that illustrate collaboration between refugee resettlement and...more |
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| Document Title: | Social Work Practice in Child Welfare from a Cross-Cultural Perspective: Concepts of Change Process. |
| Personal Author: | Song, Kui-Hee. |
| Publication Year: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | Despite increased reporting of child maltreatment by recently immigrated Korean families, little is known about the clinical change process these families undergo, especially in culturally/linguistically responsive programs. This article presents and evaluates the change process for Korean immigrant families involved in Child Protective Services, from a crosscultural perspective. The research design for the case study is naturalistic, uses qualitative methods of data analysis, and draws from the social constructionist paradigm (a postmodernist metatheory of social and behavioral research). The results demonstrate significant changes: multiple family-relationship meanings were generated, dialogical speech developed, and parent client-coercive (child client-aversive) behavior decreased in the context...more |
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| Document Title: | Working with Clients Who Are Immigrants: A Guide for Connecticut Department of Children and Families' Social Workers. |
| Personal Author: | Zwerling, Rebecca. |
| Publication Year: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | This resource is designed to assist Connecticut social workers understand the policies of the State and best practices when providing services to clients who are immigrants. It begins with a mission statement that states the role of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) is to protect children, improve child and family well-being, and support and preserve families by respecting and working within individual cultures and communities. Guiding principles are listed and then policy information is provided on providing services to undocumented children and adults. Section 1 provides contextual information about immigrant populations, including demographic information about foreign-born populations in Connecticut,...more |
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| Document Title: | Children and Families of African Origin: A Guide for Educators and Service Providers. |
| Personal Author: | Harris, Yvette R.,Bergen, Doris. |
| Publication Year: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | Part of a series of ACEI books that provide insights for educators and other service professionals on issues relevant to working with children and families of various ethnic, cultural, and racial groups, this book focuses on the similarities and differences among children and families of African origin, including those from both African American and African immigrant backgrounds. It includes an overview of the background and general culture of various African origin families and discusses typical family structures, general child-rearing practices, educational issues related to learning success, health and mental health practices and concerns, and specific issues related to children with disabilities...more |
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| Document Title: | Substance Abuse, HIV and Related Issues for Latinos [Webinar]. |
| Personal Author: | Castro, Felipe González.,Contreras, Michele. |
| Publication Year: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | Part I, "Cultural Factors in Drug Abuse and Recovery in Latino Populations," examines the role of cultural factors in drug use initiation, progression to abuse/dependence, and recovery for U.S. Latino/ Hispanic populations. System models of etiology and drug dependence for the general population and specific to Latinos/Hispanics, are presented. Cultural adaptation of these models to improve the cultural relevance and efficacy of prevention and treatment interventions for various Latino populations are discussed, as are the role of cultural traditions as strength-based, potentially protective, factors. Part II, "Immigration, Trauma, Substance Abuse & HIV: A Family Case Study," considers how the requirement of...more |
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| Document Title: | Top Tips From Responses to the Survey Of Language Access Strategies Used By Federal Government Agencies. |
| Corporate Author: | Federal Interagency Working Group on Limited English Proficiency. |
| Publication Year: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | Recommendations are shared for ensuring service access by individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) that are drawn from a survey that investigated language access strategies used by federal government agencies. Tips include: strong language access coordination and accountability, effectiveness assessment, reliable access to disaster and emergency preparedness information, efficient resource utilization, meaningful access to web-based information, consistent enforcement of quality control standards, valuing community partnerships, effective marketing of language access programs, creative approaches to budget and funding, and involvement in the Federally Conducted Committee and other activities of the Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP. Implementation strategies are described. |
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| Document Title: | Practice Guide for NSW Department of Community Services Funded Out-of-Home Care Services: Assessing the Needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Children and Families in Out-of-Home Care (including, The Impact of Trauma on Refugee Families). |
| Corporate Author: | New South Wales Department of Community Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this practice guide is to provide information, advice, and tools to assist New South Wales Department of Community Service (DoCS) workers in out-of-home care services to accurately assess needs and supports that may be required by culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) children, young people, and families. It begins by reviewing the needs and supports of CALD children and families, including: children and young people, birth parents and families, carers, and children from specific communities. An overview of relevant needs and key assessment areas is provided, including a CALD Assessment Checklist. The following section provides advice and tips on...more |
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| Document Title: | The Diverse Faces of Latinos in the Midwest: Planning for Service Delivery and Building Community. |
| Personal Author: | Riffe, Holly A.,Turner, Shiloh.,Rojas-Guyler, Liliana. |
| Publication Year: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | Throughout the Midwest and the southern United States, new groups of Hispanic/Latino and other immigrants are settling in large numbers. In many regions, very little infrastructure exists in social service, health care, and educational entities that would allow professionals to deliver much-needed services. Little data exist on the sociodemographics of new immigrant communities in the South and the Midwest. Sociodemographic information provides social work professionals and community planners with valuable clues about the health and social services that may be necessary to promote a viable, livable community. In this article, the authors report on a survey of 535 Hispanic adults conducted...more |
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| Document Title: | Disaster Preparedness in Urban Immigrant Communities: Lessons Learned from Recent Catastrophic Events and Their Relevance to Latino and Asian Communities in Southern California. |
| Personal Author: | Mathew, Ann Bessie.,Kelly, Kimiko. |
| Publication Year: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | To assess the state of disaster preparedness for immigrant and Limited English Proficient (LEP) communities, the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI) and the Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) conducted a joint study of select Asian and Latino immigrant communities in Southern California. The specific objectives of the study were to: (1) Explore lessons learned from past disasters as they relate to immigrant communities; (2) Explore barriers in preparing immigrant and LEP communities for disaster response; (3) Analyze challenges in access to disaster services due to language and cultural barriers; and (4) Assess to what extent formal and informal disaster-related networks...more |
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| Document Title: | Unaccompanied Refugee Minors. |
| Personal Author: | Haddal, Chad C. |
| Publication Year: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | Since enactment of the Refugee Act of 1980, the Immigration and Nationality Act has contained a designation for a group of children defined as "unaccompanied refugee minors" (URMs): refugee children in the United States under the age of 18, without a parent or close relative who is willing or able to care for them. The State Department identifies refugee children overseas who are eligible for resettlement in the United States but who do not have a parent or guardian. Once these URMs are admitted to the United States, the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS's) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)...more |
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| Document Title: | Culturally Responsive Child Welfare Practice with Latino Children and Families: A Child Welfare Staff Training Model / Loyola University School of Social Work : 10/01/07 thru 03/31/08. |
| Personal Author: | De Haymes, Maria Vidal. |
| Publication Year: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | This semi-annual report discusses the activities and accomplishments of a federally funded program designed to train child welfare workers in culturally competent practices for serving Latino children and families. The report covers the time period of October 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008. Activities during this time period included: collaboration with the Children’s Services Division of the American Humane Association to plan for the second national conference on Migration and Child Welfare, which was held in Chicago on April 1-4, 2008; development of a second special issue of the American Humane journal, Protecting Children, on the intersection of migration and child...more |
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| Document Title: | Tip Sheet: Working Effectively with Immigrant and Refugee Families. |
| Personal Author: | Crawford, Sabrina Carrie. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | This tip sheet on working with immigrant and refugee families urges treatment providers to engage the immigrant around their ethnic identity and ties to their culture, and identify and explore their acculturation process and assimilation process. Factors to consider when exploring challenges to successful acculturation are listed, as well as ways to work with adjustment issues experienced by the family. Recommendations for effectively engaging the client and family are made. 5 references. |
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| Document Title: | Diversity in Diversity: Changing the Paradigm. |
| Personal Author: | Fong, Rowena. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | This essay discusses the growing complex diversity in client populations, emphasizes the need to support all legal statuses of clients, and advocates for a paradigm shift in culturally competent social work practice. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Building Bridges: Strategies to Promote Academic and Psychological Resilience for Adolescents of Mexican Origin. (Chapter 15 in Immigrant Families in Contemporary Society.) |
| Personal Author: | Gonzales, Nancy A.,Dumka, Larry E.,Mauricio, Anne Marie.,German, Miguelina. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | This chapter highlights the Bridges/Puentes program, an empirically-based intervention that targets Mexican immigrant and Mexican American middle-school students attending low-income, urban schools. It describes the theoretical framework used to identify the risk and protective processes targeted by the program, relevant intervention strategies, and interventions elected for inclusion in Bridges/Puentes. Key issues that need to be addressed to ensure immigrant youth have access to culturally sensitive and effective interventions are also addressed. 60 references. |
| 117 | |
| Document Title: | Child Welfare Challenges in Culturally Competent Practice with Immigrant and Refugee Children and Families. |
| Personal Author: | Fong, Rowena. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | This article examines the challenges of implementing culturally competent practices in the child welfare system, including limited familiarity with the migration experience and cultural backgrounds, dealing with the trauma of foreign-born populations, providing services to unaccompanied minors, and working with non-English speaking clients. The need for culturally competent practice and system changes are addressed. 22 references. |
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| Document Title: | A Nation of Immigrants: A Call for a Specialization in Immigrant Well-Being. |
| Personal Author: | Engstrom, David W.,Okamura, Amy. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | Contemporary challenges serving immigrants and their communities require a reexamination of social services, social work practice, and social work curricula, as millions of people, particularly from non-European countries, have come to the United States in the last 40 years. Social work must develop a new field of specialization that addresses the unique features of the immigrant and refugee experiences and service needs that consider the following: differing world views, values, beliefs, lifestyles, and languages; theories of assimilation and acculturation; immigration and other laws that support or restrict individual and family development; the "hidden" lives of undocumented families; assessment and treatment of...more |
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| Document Title: | Organizational Self-Assessment for Cultural and Linguistic Competence. |
| Corporate Author: | National Child Traumatic Stress Network. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | This brief provides an overview of organizational cultural and linguistic competence, organizational assessment, and resources. It begins by explaining criteria for organizations that are culturally and linguistically competent, and then provides information on legal mandates that support linguistic competence and guiding principles for organizational self-assessment. Resources for additional information on organizational self-assessment and strategies for facilitating cultural and linguistic competence are listed, along with steps for moving forward towards cultural and linguistic competence. 6 references. |
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| Document Title: | Considerations for Effective Practice with Latino Children and Families [PowerPoint Presentation]. |
| Personal Author: | de Haymes, Maria Vidal. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | This PowerPoint presentation discusses the need for child welfare professionals to provide effective and culturally appropriate services to Latino children and families. Information is provided on the rise of immigration in the United States, high immigrant States and States in which the immigration population is growing from 1990 to 2000, the ethnic makeup of the immigrants, the legal status of immigrants and mixed status families, challenges to the well-being of immigrant families, how immigration status impacts involvement with child welfare systems, language and cultural challenges for child welfare professionals, and Illinois policy tools and training that facilitate effective child welfare practice...more |
| 121 | |
| Document Title: | The Intersection of Migration and Child Welfare: Emerging Issues and Implications. |
| Personal Author: | Dettlaff, Alan J.,Earner, Ilze. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | This introductory article provides an overview of the prevalence of immigrant children involved in the child welfare system, workforce and training issues that need to be addressed to provide culturally competent practices, and cross-systems collaboration issues. The need for child welfare practitioners to be familiar with federal and State policies that affect immigrant families is stressed. 7 references. |
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| Document Title: | Growing up in a new country: a positive youth development toolkit for working with refugees and immigrants. |
| Personal Author: | Schmidt, Susan.,Morland, Lyn.,Rose, Jennifer. |
| Publication Year: | 2006 |
| Abstract: | This CD-ROM contains information on resource materials to support service providers in their efforts to develop quality programming for the newcomer youth in their communities. The toolkit contains articles, resources, and programs that can assist agencies in adopting a Positive Youth Development (PYD) approach to working with newcomer youth. Following an introduction, Section 2 of the toolkit provides an overview of the PYD as a culturally appropriate approach. Assets for newcomer youth are discussed, as well as ideal program elements for working with refugee and immigrant youth, and programming challenges and critical issues. Section 3 then lists resources organized into eight...more |
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| Document Title: | Transcultural approaches in working with traumatized refugee and asylum-seeking children, youth, and families (Chapter 8 in Multicultural approaches in caring for children, youth, and their families). |
| Personal Author: | Berthold, S. Megan. |
| Publication Year: | 2006 |
| Abstract: | This chapter provides a brief overview of some of the central issues confronting traumatized refugee and asylum-seeking children, youth ,and their families in the United States Key challenges are explored and suggestions provided for clinicians and social service providers approaching assessment and intervention with these children, youth, and their families. Part I of this chapter addresses issues and concerns within and across refugee and asylum-seeking families with a focus on transcultural and trauma issues. Part II highlights assessment and treatment issues with this population. Part III includes several case vignettes, providing an opportunity to apply the assessment and intervention principles to...more |
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| Document Title: | Characteristics of child abuse in immigrant Korean families and correlates of placement decisions. |
| Personal Author: | Chang, Janet.,Rhee, Siyon.,Weaver, Dale. |
| Publication Year: | 2006 |
| Abstract: | OBJECTIVE: This study examined the characteristics and patterns of child abuse among immigrant Korean families in Los Angeles and critical variables that contribute to the type of placement made by the child protective services (CPS) system. METHOD: Data were obtained from reviewing and analyzing 170 active Korean case files maintained by the Asian Pacific Unit (APU) of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (LAC-DCFS) during July through September, 2001. Logistic regression analysis was employed to examine the odds of children being kept in or removed from the home. RESULTS: Some of the major findings from this study...more |
| 125 | |
| Document Title: | Getting Ready for Quality: The Critical Importance of Developing and Supporting a Skilled, Ethnically and Linguistically Diverse Early Childhood Workforce. |
| Personal Author: | Chang, Hedy. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | This report discusses the importance of high quality early childhood and school readiness programs in improving educational outcomes for low-income and cultural and linguistic minority children and the need for a culturally competent, ethnically and linguistically diverse workforce that is well-prepared to foster the healthy development of an increasingly diverse population of young children and families. Strategies are discussed for reaching the three following goals: redefining what is quality care and education in a culturally and linguistically diverse society, promoting diversity and inclusion of ethnic, cultural, and language diverse education in the workforce, and improving the working conditions and professional status...more |
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| Document Title: | Working Together as Culture Brokers by Building Trusting Alliances With Bilingual and Bicultural Newcomer Paraprofessionals. |
| Personal Author: | Owen, Carol L.,English, Meme. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | The authors reflect on the challenges and rewards of partnering as casework supervisors with bilingual and bicultural newcomer paraprofessionals in resettlement work with refugee youth. Such individuals are generally recruited for their linguistic abilities and cultural knowledge, but they can lack formal clinical training or licensing credentials. Drawing on their own experience as supervisors of bilingual and bicultural newcomer paraprofessionals from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, the authors compare their early attempts to establish trust and communication with insights gained in more recent supervisory experiences. Recommendations are offered that promote mutual understanding between newcomer paraprofessionals and their Western-trained supervisors. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Social work with Bosnian Muslim refugee children and families : a review of the literature. |
| Personal Author: | Snyder, Cindy S.,May, J. Dean.,Zulcic, Nihada N.,Gabbard, W. Jay. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | More than two million Bosnian Muslims were ethnically cleansed in the Balkan region; of these, 200,000 were killed while others were forced to flee their homes and become refugees. This article focuses on the influence of societal and cultural values coupled with wartime experiences on the transition of Bosnian refugee families to their new countries. Consideration is given to culturally competent theoretical frameworks and practice principles social workers can use to assist Bosnian Muslim children and their families in their adaptation process within their resettlement communities. (Author abstract) |
| 128 | |
| Document Title: | Assessment of Issues Facing Immigrant and Refugee Families. |
| Personal Author: | Segal, Uma A.,Mayadas, Nazneen S. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | This article identifies the different problems immigrants and refugees face in the United States, especially socioeconomic and psychosocial concerns that often relate to the experience of migration. Traditional familial roles and responsibilities are frequently challenged, exacerbated by sociocultural differences and inadequate understandings between the new arrivals and the host country. Essential in assessments of immigrant and refugee families is evaluating resources for social, economic, and cultural integration; discriminating between realistic and unrealistic expectations; evaluating families' problem-solving abilities; exploring family functioning within the context of heritage; identifying the transferability of work skills; and gauging families' learning capabilities and motivation for adaptation. (Author...more |
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| Document Title: | Cultural Competence in the Assessment of Poor Mexican Families in the Rural Southeastern United States. |
| Personal Author: | Hancock, Tina U. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | Increasing numbers of poor Mexican immigrant families are settling in the rural southeastern United States. Most of these families are from isolated agrarian communities in Mexico and are headed by unskilled laborers or displaced farm workers with little education. Child welfare workers and other service providers in rural communities may be poorly prepared to address the needs of this population. This article provides an overview of the cultural, social, and family dynamics of first generation, working class Mexicans to promote cultural competency among helping professionals. An ecological perspective is used to examine the strengths that poor Mexicans bring from their culture...more |
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| Document Title: | In the "best interest" of immigrant and refugee children : deliberating on their unique circumstances. |
| Personal Author: | Xu, Quingwen. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | Each year, state juvenile courts provide thousands of immigrant and refugee children with access to consistent and reliable caregiving and a stable environment. To examine how courts interpret "the best interests" of immigrant and refugee children, this article examines 24 cases in courts across the United States, which indicate they use a territorial approach when evaluating the best interests standard. Although legal status was not an issue, many related factors were. Consquently, the courts restricted immigrant parents' rights in caring, guiding, and visiting their children; increased the risk of wrongfully terminating parental rights; and intensified the unpredictability of immigrant and refugee...more |
| 131 | |
| Document Title: | Parenting and the Process of Migration: Possibilities Within South Asian Families. |
| Personal Author: | Deepak, Anne C. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | The migration experience creates a unique set of challenges for families, which can result in intergenerational conflict and create the conditions for abuse or neglect. Alternatively, families can cope with these challenges in creative and seemingly contradictive ways, thus strengthening family relationships. This article introduces the process of migration as a theoretical framework to use in understanding the complexity of the migration experience as well as the wide range of coping responses within families. The process was developed as a theoretical tool in an ethnographic study of first-and second-generation South Asian women in the United States; the study's findings are used...more |
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| Document Title: | Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services : a case study of cross-service training |
| Personal Author: | Morland, Lyn.,Duncan, Julianne.,Hoebing, Joyce.,Kirschke, Juanita.,Schmidt, Laura. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services (BRYCS), a public-private partnership between the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, provices national technical assistance to public child welfare. After a series of "community conversations," BRYCS identified a lack of knowledge among child welfare staff about newcomer refugees, negative stereotypes, and a fear of child protective services among refugees. BRYCS initiated a number of technical assistance initiatives, including a pilot cross-service training project in St. Louis, to strengthen collaboration between child welfare and refugee-serving agencies. This article details the lessons learned from...more |
| 133 | |
| Document Title: | Facilitating a smooth transitional process for immigrant Caribbean children : the role of teachers, social workers, and related professional staff. |
| Personal Author: | Matthews, Lear.,Mahoney, Annette. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | Immigrant students from the English-speaking Caribbean face various forms of psycho-educational and socio-cultural dislocation in their attempt to fit within the structures of their new schools and communities in the United States. These students risk academic failure and delinquency and the possibility of remaining on the periphery of American society, unless schools assume the central role of fostering a smooth transitional process for them. Despite the critical role that teachers, social workers, guidance counselors, and school psychologists play in shaping the transitional outcome of immigrant students, to date, there has been no serious effort to examine the experiences of these service...more |
| 134 | |
| Document Title: | Child Abuse and Culture : Working with Diverse Families. |
| Personal Author: | Fontes, Lisa Aronson. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | This book provides a framework for culturally competent practice with children and families in child maltreatment cases. Strategies and examples are presented to help readers address cultural concerns at each stage of the assessment and intervention process. Critical skills are addressed, including: 1) Maximizing the accuracy of assessments for physical and sexual abuse; 2) Overcoming language barriers in parent and child interviews; 3) Building rapport with clients from diverse cultural groups; 4) Respecting families' values and beliefs while ensuring children's safety; 5) Collaborating with clergy, extended family members, and others in the client's support system; and 6) Creating an agency environment...more |
| 135 | |
| Document Title: | Finding the bicultural balance : immigrant Latino mothers raising "American" adolescents. |
| Personal Author: | Quinones-Mayo, Yolanda.,Dempsey, Patricia. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | This article discusses the cross-cultural issues that confront immigrant Latino parents living and raising adolescents in the United States. Emphasis is placed on the need for social work practioners, who, as they aid a family's integration into mainstream society, will listen to the parents' concerns and incorporate their past experiences and traditional culture into the assessment and treatment processes. Implications for practice, programs, and policy are also discussed. (Author abstract) |
| 136 | |
| Document Title: | Sudanese Refugee Youth in Foster Care: The "Lost Boys" in America. |
| Personal Author: | Bates, Laura.,Baird, Diane.,Johnson, Deborah J.,Lee, Robert E.,Luster, Tom.,Rehagen, Christine. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | This study examined resettlement experiences of unaccompanied Sudanese refugee youth placed in foster care from the perspectives of the youth, foster parents, and agency caseworkers. Youth experienced considerable success. The challenges of adjusting to school and family life, however, suggest a need for funding to support more intensive educational services, more cultural training and support for foster parents and school personnel, and flexibility to provide services in more culturally appropriate modalities. (Author abstract) |
| 137 | |
| Document Title: | The call-centre : a child welfare liaison program with immigrant serving agencies. |
| Personal Author: | Williams, Margaret.,Bradshaw, Cathryn.,Fournier, Beverly.,Tachble, Admasu.,Bray, Rob.,Hodson, Fay. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | Alberta, Canada, welcomed nearly 16,000 landed immigrants in 2003, of whom more than half came to the Calgary area. Approximately 200,000 immigrants of various ethnic and cultural groups now live in the region. Many of these new arrivals have no natural support networks while struggling with language, cultural, and economic barriers. Recognizing these difficulties, the Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Authority (CFSA) joined with several Immigrant Serving Agencies to develop guidelines and procedures to direct staff working with diverse cultures, including the Call-Centre pilot project, which provided CFSA staff with a one-stop telephone contact for information about an immigrant...more |
| 138 | |
| Document Title: | Serving immigrant families and children in New York City's child welfare system. |
| Personal Author: | Chahine, Zeinab.,van Straaten, Justine. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | This article describes the efforts and special initiatives of New York City's Administration for Children's Services to improve services to immigrant and English language learner populations. Children's Services convened an immigration issues advisory subcommittee, created special tools for child welfare staff, collaborated with legal agencies to assist foster children with immigration status adjustments, improved agency data collection, and launched an agency-wide training initiative on immigration issues. The challenges encountered by Children's Services offer important insight for child welfare agencies in other jurisdictions designing strategies to strengthen their services for immigrant communities. (Author abstract) |
| 139 | |
| Document Title: | An educational model for child welfare practice with English-speaking Carribean families. |
| Personal Author: | Carten, Alma.,Goodman, Harriet. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | Implemented in New York City, the Child Welfare Fellowship Project is an international collaboration between social work educators in the United States and Jamaica, the West Indies, the public child welfare agency, and selected community-based agencies. This model educational program prepared selected Masters of Social Work (MSW) Fellowship students for exemplary child welfare practice with English-speaking Caribbean families by providing enhanced programs designed to suupport culturally competent skill development and a preventive approach to child welfare practice. These educational enhancements, combined with academic course work, increased professionalism, self-efficacy, and culturally competent skill development among participants and averted foster care placement for...more |
| 140 | |
| Document Title: | Raising children in a new country : a toolkit for working with newcomer parents. |
| Personal Author: | Schmidt, Susan. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | This Toolkit was developed in response to requests from the field--from refugee parents learning to raise children in a very new context as well as from service providers working to meet the needs of these newcomers and their communities. It represents months of research and reflects broad input by both refugee and mainstream service providers as well as by the staff of Bridging Refugee Youth & Children's Services (BRYCS). We trust that this Toolkit brings together the most useful resources available that have been created for or can be adapted to developing parenting services for newly arrived families. Parents worldwide share...more |
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| 141 | |
| Document Title: | Effective Child Welfare Practice With Immigrant and Refugee Children and Their Families. |
| Personal Author: | Pine, Barbara A.,Drachman, Diane. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | This article presents a multistage migration framework to broaden the lens through which child welfare personnel can view immigrant and refugee families and their children. By better understanding the family's experiences in both emigration and immigration, including reasons for leaving their home country, experiences in transit, and reception and resettlement experiences in the United States, child welfare personnel are better equipped to assess their needs and provide effective prevention, protection, permanency, and family preservation services. Case examples illustrating the application of the framework and guidelines for program and practice are included. (Author abstract) |
| 142 | |
| Document Title: | Liberian Refugees: Cultural Considerations for Social Service Providers. |
| Personal Author: | Schmidt, Susan. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | This brief describes the characteristics of Liberian refugees and offers practice recommendations for social service providers working with Liberian refugees. Information is provided on the development of Liberia and the impact of civil war, the prolonged refugee experience many Liberians have faced, and resettlement efforts in the United States. Characteristics of Liberian refugees and practice guidelines are then offered in the areas of physical and mental health, education, parenting, discipline, separated children, sexuality, and transition to adulthood. Additional resources are listed. 8 references. |
| 143 | |
| Document Title: | Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services: BRYCS Roundtable Discussion. |
| Corporate Author: | National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect (15th : 2005 : Boston, Mass.) Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services. Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Migration and Refugee Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | This report summarizes remarks made at a roundtable on improving services to migrant children during the 15th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect in 2005. The roundtable provided an opportunity for regional, State, and other child welfare providers to share their experiences and expertise in providing care to these children, and promising practices and recommendations for the field. Speakers from the national offices of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the Council on Accreditation, and Hunter College School of Social Work's Immigrant and Child Welfare Project introduced the major topics, and participants...more |
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| 144 | |
| Document Title: | Addressing linguistic and cultural barriers to access for welfare services. |
| Personal Author: | Lind, Christianne. |
| Publication Year: | 2004 |
| Abstract: | The growing linguistic and cultural diversity in the U.S. is challenging government agencies to change the way in which they provide services. When linguistic and cultural barriers are not taken into account, they can lead to unnecessary delays, denials, or termination of essential supports and services. They can also lead to legal challenges being brought against public agencies for violation of the Civil Rights Act, which mandates equal access to public programs and services for all individuals, regardless of race or nationality. Continued progress on improving the well-being of low-income children and families depends in part on how well health and...more |
| 145 | |
| Document Title: | Culturally competent practice with immigrant and refugee children and families. |
| Personal Author: | Fong, Rowena (Editor) |
| Publication Year: | 2004 |
| Abstract: | This text offers social workers a framework for assisting immigrants and refugees through the process of understanding and building on the client's own cultural values. Using a strengths-based empowerment model as the basis for helping, the book discusses diverse approaches to working with clients to find solutions that are culturally congruent and viable. Chapter 1 provides an overview of immigrant and refugee children and families. Cultural competence and terminology is explained, as well as demographics and diversity within ethnic groups, the impact of social environments on human behaviors, and migration experiences and adaptations. Chapter 2 reviews three theoretical approaches that are...more |
| 146 | |
| Document Title: | The Growing Need for Language Services. |
| Corporate Author: | National Health Law Program. |
| Publication Year: | 2004 |
| Abstract: | This brief explains that 18% of the U.S. population speaks a language other than English at home and emphasizes the need for the growing numbers of limited English proficiency (LEP) residents to be able to communicate with their health providers. It discusses how language barriers impact access to health services for children and notes federal and State laws require providers that treat people enrolled in federally funded health care programs and activities to work to ensure meaningful access to services for people with LEP. Illustrations and charts indicate the proportion of a State's population with LEP in 2000, the fastest growing...more |
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| Document Title: | Foreign-Born Children in Foster Care: How to Serve This Special Population? |
| Corporate Author: | Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Migration and Refugee Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2004 |
| Abstract: | This brief discusses the increase of foreign-born children in the U.S. foster care system, the specific needs of foreign-born children while in care, and the need for culturally competent caseworkers and foster families. Efforts by the Bridging Refugee Youth and Children Services organization to explore the intersection of immigration issues and child welfare practice are described, and resources on serving foreign-born children are listed. |
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| 148 | |
| Document Title: | Somali Bantu Refugees: Cultural Considerations for Social Service Providers. |
| Personal Author: | Morland, Lyn. |
| Publication Year: | 2004 |
| Abstract: | This brief describes the characteristics of the Somali Bantu, a recently arrived group of refugees with a history of severe oppression and discrimination n their native Somalia, and offers practice recommendations for social service providers working with the Somali Bantu. Information is provided on the discrimination they faced in Somalia, traditional family and community structure, early childhood parenting practices, medical practices, expectations of boys and girls, methods of discipline, transition to adulthood, and courtship and marriage. Practice implications are discussed for each of these areas. A summary of guidelines for working with Somali Bantu families is then offered and addresses cultural...more |
| 149 | |
| Document Title: | Fostering resilient coping in children exposed to violence : cultural considerations (Chapter 5 of Protecting children from domestic violence : strategies for community intervention.) |
| Personal Author: | Graham-Bermann, Sandra.,Halabu, Hilda M. |
| Publication Year: | 2004 |
| Abstract: | Although immigrant and minority children exposed to domestic violence face additional risks related to acculturation and racism, few family violence intervention programs consider cultural issues when planning services. This chapter describes factors that should be addressed by programs serving minority children. Examples from two culturally competent groups for children are provided to illustrate the need to understand the wide range of circumstances experienced by children, the role of the therapist, the appropriateness of interventions, and the importance of recognizing the positive aspects of the child's culture. Therapists are advised to be aware of cultural values regarding expression and behavior, as well...more |
| 150 | |
| Document Title: | Serving foreign-born foster children: a resource for meeting the special needs of refugee youth and children. |
| Corporate Author: | Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services. Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Migration and Refugee Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2004 |
| Abstract: | Refugee children in the public foster care system have specific needs related to the experiences that resulted in their relocation to the United States. This paper explains the impact of war, persecution, separation, and other trauma on children and describes strategies for assessing their needs and supporting them in out-of-home placement. Assistance from the Office of Refugee Resettlement is highlighted. The Office provides direct services and funds for programs that promote the self-sufficiency of asylees, victims of torture or trafficking, Amerasians, and certain other foreign-born persons. Child welfare workers are urged to refer foreign-born children and families to available resources after...more |
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| Document Title: | Domestic Violence and Child Maltreatment in Immigrant Communities. |
| Personal Author: | Goodmark, Leigh. |
| Publication Year: | 2003 |
| Abstract: | This article looks at the challenges faced by immigrants involved in child welfare proceedings involving domestic violence and offers practice tips for attorneys working with immigrants in the child welfare system. (Author abstract) |
| 152 | |
| Document Title: | Foster care at a cultural crossroads: refugee children in the public foster care system: roundtable report. |
| Corporate Author: | Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services. Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Migration and Refugee Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2003 |
| Abstract: | This report provides highlights of a roundtable sponsored by the Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services agency in 2003 to facilitate an exchange of information about serving refugee children in the public foster care system. Representatives from the refugee community, refugee service providers, foster care agencies, and all levels of government met to discuss the needs of refugee children and opportunities for collaboration. Promising service delivery methods were described. The conference summary reviews discussions held during breakout sessions about the child s perspective of refugee experiences and the organization of foster care. In general, child welfare agencies were advised to work...more |
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| Document Title: | Caring for Muslim minors: guidelines for non-Muslim families: question and answer fact sheet. |
| Corporate Author: | Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services. Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Migration and Refugee Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2002 |
| Abstract: | Refugee Muslim youth in foster care should receive support to preserve their religious identity and individual faith preferences. These guidelines for non-Muslim foster parents explain the circumstances of Muslim refugee children and review Islamic beliefs about holy days, dietary restrictions, women's role in society, employment, and sex education. Facts about Islamic fundamentalism and Jihad are discussed to prevent discrimination of Muslim youth. Foster parents are advised to help the child participate in religious activities and to consult with other Muslims about practices. A list of Internet resources is included. |
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| 154 | |
| Document Title: | Child Discipline and Physical Abuse in Immigrant Latino Families: Reducing Violence and Misunderstanding. |
| Personal Author: | Fontes, L. A. |
| Publication Year: | 2002 |
| Abstract: | This article identifies common areas of misunderstanding between child protection professionals and low-income Latino families and suggests culturally competent ways for counselors to work with Latino immigrants to eliminate all forms of violence toward children. Traditional Latino families emphasize the importance of family relationships and utilize authoritarian strategies for promoting values. However, they can be referred to child protective services when they rely on corporal punishment and other forms of discipline that are considered severe by the dominant culture in the United States. Immigrant Latino families also are at-risk for child abuse investigations because of the stress related to their low-income...more |
| 155 | |
| Document Title: | Parenting in Chinese American Families. |
| Personal Author: | Wu, S. |
| Publication Year: | 2001 |
| Abstract: | The traditions and parenting values of Chinese American families depend on the geographic region and socioeconomic status of their heritage, as well as their degree of acculturation into American society. The adaptation of parenting values is a process that involves negotiations between the parents, between children's experiences in Western society and their home environment, and between parents and children. Negotiations are ongoing at every level and can create a complex family situation. Therapists and school officials should be aware of the difficulties that Chinese Americans face when balancing the goals of every member and recognize the conflicts that can occur when...more |
| 156 | |
| Document Title: | Parenting in Cuban American Families. |
| Personal Author: | Bevin, T. |
| Publication Year: | 2001 |
| Abstract: | There is a wide diversity in the family dynamics of Cubans who migrated to the United States as exiles during the early years of communism and those who escaped from Cuba in later years as refugees. Prior to 1980, most immigrants were from the middle class, a population that was acceptable to United States residents. Some of these immigrants were children who were sent to the United States by their parents to escape being transported by the government to collective farms in the former Soviet Union. Unprotected by their benefactors in the United States, the children experienced the trauma of separation...more |
| 157 | |
| Document Title: | Parent-Child Relationships in Caribbean Families. |
| Personal Author: | Crawford-Brown, C. P. J.,Rattray, J. M. |
| Publication Year: | 2001 |
| Abstract: | The migration process of Caribbean people into the United States has a significant impact on parent-child relationships. Working class mothers may leave their children with relatives in their country of origin while they establish a home and obtain employment. The women send money and gifts to their relatives but have little direct contact with their children. Although parental surrogacy is an accepted practice in Caribbean cultures, the children left behind miss the emotional support from their mothers and are affected psychologically by the separation, which can last from two to ten years. Common reactions to the separation include deviant or acting...more |
| 158 | |
| Document Title: | Reducing Risk for Children in Changing Cultural Contexts: Recommendations for Intervention and Training. |
| Personal Author: | Roer-Strier, D. |
| Publication Year: | 2001 |
| Abstract: | Children of families in changing cultural contexts are often considered to be at risk for maltreatment. This is because such families may experience sociocultural and socioeconomic change and a loss of their former support networks. Parental acculturation stress and related dysfunction might also affect children. The risk increases when children are exposed to systems with conflicting socialization goals and with contradictory definitions of desirable child-care or supervision frameworks. Conflicts and clashes between parents and socializing agents have been found to have long-term detrimental effects on children and families. Cultural differences may also result in misinterpretation of parental behaviors and misdiagnosis of...more |
| 159 | |
| Document Title: | Parent-Child Relationships in Vietnamese American Families. |
| Personal Author: | Cheung, M.,Nguyen, S. M. H. |
| Publication Year: | 2001 |
| Abstract: | Almost all Vietnamese immigrants arrived in the United States after 1971 and many still have some memory or link to their Vietnamese cultural heritage. Parent-child conflicts are occurring as children become more acculturated to Western values. Parents want their children to succeed and have an active social life, but want to maintain control over their decisions. This parenting approach is contrary to the lessons that children learn in American school about discussing ideas and sharing emotions. First generation Vietnamese American parents retain the following parenting values from their country of origin: the importance of the past; openness to new experiences; security...more |
| 160 | |
| Document Title: | Parenting in Mexican American Families. |
| Personal Author: | Garcia, E. C. |
| Publication Year: | 2001 |
| Abstract: | A multigenerational perspective is important to help social workers and therapists understand the effects of historical experiences on the family relationships of Mexican Americans. Most Mexican Americans are mixed-race with a heritage from both the indigenous people of Mexico and European or African ancestors. Throughout history, they have been conquered, robbed of their land, used as a source of labor, discriminated against, and deported. In addition to these experiences, low-class status, poverty, and the stress of immigration can interfere with effective parenting. However, Mexican American families benefit from their religious traditions, economic cooperation, community support systems, and the retention of language....more |
| 161 | |
| Document Title: | Interviewing immigrant children and families about child maltreatment. |
| Personal Author: | Fontes, Lisa Aronson. |
| Publication Year: | 2000 |
| Abstract: | Prepared for social workers, law enforcement officers, psychotherapists, and other professionals who work with abused children, this audiotape describes strategies for overcoming language barriers with immigrant children and family members. Emphasis is placed on cultural competency and communication skills throughout the interview process, from developing rapport to closure. Four interview options are outlined, including conducting the interview in English, speaking in the child's language, using an interpreter, or involving a bilingual professional. Techniques for using art, dolls, and other media to clarify questions and answers are discussed. |
| 162 | |
| Document Title: | When Law and Culture Collide: Handling Conflicts Between U.S. Laws and Refugees' Cultures. |
| Corporate Author: | National Crime Prevention Council, Washington, DC. |
| Publication Year: | 1999 |
| 163 | |
| Document Title: | Lessons Learned from Programs for Unaccompanied Refugee Minors. |
| Personal Author: | Ryan, A. S. |
| Publication Year: | 1997 |
| Abstract: | A policy for priority admissions and subsequent care of unaccompanied refugee entrant minors was established in 1978 in response to the influx of Southeast Asian refugee minors. This article describes the needs of this population. Typical problems include culture shock, social isolation, separation from families, depression, withdrawal, antisocial behavior, psychological disturbances, and alienation. Unaccompanied refugee entrant minors placed in foster care often misunderstand the issue of custody and the role of foster families, and are not aware of their rights and responsibilities. Child welfare services should facilitate social networks for unaccompanied minors and assist children to maintain their ethnic identity. In...more |
| 164 | |
| Document Title: | Multicultural Issues in Social Work. |
| Personal Author: | Ewalt, Patricia L.,Freeman, Edith M.,Kirk, Stuart A.,Poole, Dennis L. |
| Publication Year: | 1996 |
| Abstract: | This book is a collection of 38 chapters gathered from the 1994 and 1995 issues of the four National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Press journals: Social Work, Health & Social Work, Social Work in Education, and Social Work Research. Chapters were selected for their focus on and relevance to the many aspects of multicultural social work practice that challenge human services professionals. Part 1 on multicultural practice includes chapters on undermining the very basis of racism by addressing its categories, issues for social work, the misconstruing of multiculturalism, understanding the empowerment process, the organizational context of empowerment practice, a framework...more |
| 165 | |
| Document Title: | Ethnic Sensitive Child Welfare Practice: Legal, Psychological, and Social Issues Facing New Immigrants. Program 2. |
| Publication Year: | 1995 |
| Abstract: | Program 2 follows a panel discussion focusing on the legal, psychological, and social issues which face new immigrants. Participants are from the Refugee Programs Bureau of the California Department of Social Services and the University of California at Davis. Five policy-program recommendations are presented: universal health care, tailoring of social support systems, bilingual education reform, employment of immigrants in social service provisions and policy evaluation, enforcement of fair labor practices. |