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dc.contributor.authorFlåm, Anna Margrete
dc.contributor.authorHandegård, Bjørn Helge
dc.date.accessioned2016-03-21T09:34:47Z
dc.date.available2016-03-21T09:34:47Z
dc.date.issued2015-01-21
dc.description.abstractExtensive documentation on consequences of family violence laid the ground for a politically decided mandate for the Norwegian Family Protection Service (FPS) to prioritize families with children and violence. This study explores the practice of one of the country’s larger FPS offices following this mandate and its kick-off start. Data from all cases in 1 year with families with children and violence were gathered (106) as to what were cases referred, services provided, main cross-points, dilemmas, and challenges. Descriptive statistical analyses were utilized and qualitative analysis conducted. The study shows success in supplying a direct, much used route both for private persons and main collaborative agencies, although all abusers need others as promoters for change. The service succeeds to pioneer brief treatment combined with taking a stand against violence. However, while services are provided fairly quickly when violence is reported, several changes are called for: A more violence-sensitive intake procedure, stronger cooperation with specialty mental health service and primary health service, extended use of assessment tools and outcome measures. Given the nature of violence, particularly follow up measures are required. However, first and foremost, the study calls for a better inclusion of the child. Despite mandated priority, a major neglect of children takes place. In line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Norwegian Family Protection Services in a country complying with this Convention is obliged to take the child more successfully into account in its own right. Future efforts are required to safeguard child-focused services.en_US
dc.descriptionPublished version. Also available at Springer via <a href=http://doi.org/10.1007/s10591-014-9323-5>http://doi.org/10.1007/s10591-014-9323-5</a>.en_US
dc.identifier.citationContemporary family therapy 2015, 37(1):72-87en_US
dc.identifier.cristinIDFRIDAID 1292317
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s10591-014-9323-5
dc.identifier.issn0892-2764
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10037/9043
dc.identifier.urnURN:NBN:no-uit_munin_8613
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.publisherSpringeren_US
dc.rights.accessRightsopenAccess
dc.subjectChild therapyen_US
dc.subjectFamily therapyen_US
dc.subjectDomestic violenceen_US
dc.subjectFamily violenceen_US
dc.subjectChild maltreatmenten_US
dc.subjectUN Convention on the Rights of the Childen_US
dc.subjectVDP::Medisinske Fag: 700::Klinisk medisinske fag: 750::Psykiatri, barnepsykiatri: 757en_US
dc.titleWhere is the Child in Family Therapy Service After Family Violence? A Study from the Norwegian Family Protection Serviceen_US
dc.typeJournal articleen_US
dc.typeTidsskriftartikkelen_US
dc.typePeer revieweden_US


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