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Child Welfare Systems and Migrant Children

By Marit Skivenes

Child Welfare Systems and Migrant Children

By Marit Skivenes

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Child Welfare Systems and Migrant Children examines where, why and to what extent immigrant children are represented in the child welfare system in different countries. These countries include Australia/New Zealand, Belgium/the Netherlands, England, Estonia, Canada, Finland, Italy, Germany, Spain, Norway, and the United States--all of them having different child welfare philosophies and systems as well as histories and practices in immigration. By comparing policies and practices in child welfare systems (and welfare states), especially in terms of how they conceptualize and deal with immigrant children and their families, we address an immensely important and pressing issue in modern societies. Immigrants in the child welfare system are a critical issue and they seem to face serious challenges that are evident across countries. These are challenges related to lack of language proficiency, lack of knowledge about cultural and social aspects and about the public systems of the destination country. Perhaps most relevantly, the challenges may include collisions of ideas and beliefs about how to raise children, about children's place in the family and society, and about children's rights.
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
300
Release Date:
2014-12-15
Publication Date:
2014-12-15
Publisher:
OXFORD UNIV PR
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0190205296
ISBN13:
9780190205294
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
617 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
21 cm
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