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Ornduff, Sidney R.; Monahan, Kathleen

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“…While information is limited, studies to date provide a sobering picture of fractured childhoods and an environment where children are denied an opportunity to thrive (Mullender et al, 2002). As evidenced in the research, fear becomes a constant companion for many children as they struggle to make sense of the violence (Alexander et al, 2005;Bagshaw & Chung, 2001;Barron, 2007;Buckley, Holt & Whelan, 2007;DeMaris & Swinford, 1996;Georgsson et al, 2011;Irwin, Waugh, & Wilkinson, 2002;Joseph et al, 2006;McGee, 2000;McIntosh & Long, 2005;Morrison, 2009;Mullender et al, 2002;Ornduff & Monaham, 1999;Peled, 1998;Stafford et al, 2007). DeMaris and Swinford (1996) remind us that it is not only the frequency or severity of an attack by the perpetrator which instils fear, but the uncertainty of whether another attack will occur.…”

Section: Children's Voicementioning

confidence: 99%

“…An overview of research undertaken with children highlights the effects of exposure on children's relationships with their fathers. This can result in an emotional chasm where fathers are no longer viewed as being able to provide comfort, or in other cases can lead to extreme dislike or hostility towards their fathers (Epstein & keep, 1995;McGee, 2000;McIntosh & Long, 2005;Mullender et al, 2002;Ornduff et al, 1999). Mullender et al's (2002) findings evidenced that when fathers asserted their power over the household, children's feelings towards their fathers eroded over time and the father's authority became the only thing left to them of fatherhood.…”

Section: Contact Post-separation: Children's Relationship With Their Fathersmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Children were also very fearful when forced to have contact with their fathers, or in some cases refused to have any contact at all (Barron, 2007;McGee, 2000;Morrison, 2009;Mullender et al, 2002;Neale, 2001;Ornduff et al, 1999;Overlien & Hyden, 2009;Tolmie et al, 2010). In an earlier study by Higgins (1994) (Barron, 2007, p. 29).…”

Section: Contact Post-separation: Children's Relationship With Their Fathersmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In contrast, some children felt ambivalent, still loving their fathers, but not liking the way they behaved (Epstein & Keep, 1995;Peled, 1998). For other children, there continued to be a desire to be a family again if the situation were to change (Morrison, 2009;Ornduff & Monaham, 1999). Peled's (1998) findings convey how difficult it is for some children: Peled (1998) relates that in order to counter the dichotomy of the violent father/good father, many children in her study coped by either viewing their fathers as bad or by reframing his actions so as to provide an excuse for the violence.…”

Section: Contact Post-separation: Children's Relationship With Their Fathersmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A constant theme throughout the literature was the importance to children of having someone trustworthy to talk to about their situation, who would listen to them and take them seriously (Barron, 2007;Buckley, Holt & Whelan, 2007;Cashmore & Parkinson, 2009;Houghton, 2008;Morris et al, 2015;Mullender et al, 2002;Ornduff & Monaham, 1999). In cases where children were able to find someone to confide in, this was invaluable in helping them to deal with the violence (Barron, 2007;Epstein & Keep, 1995;Houghton, 2008;McGee, 2000;Mullender et al, 2002;Ornduff & Monaham, 1999).…”

Section: Someone To Talk Tomentioning

confidence: 99%

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Young People’s Experience of Post-Separation Fathering Where the Father has been Violent to the Mother

Nelson¹

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<p>My intention in undertaking this research was to examine young people’s experiences of living with their father following parental separation where their father has been violent to their mother. To date there is little knowledge of children’s post-separation experiences of fathering or of the parenting abilities of partner abusive men. This study takes a feminist approach and is informed by scholarship on family issues, childhood studies and the sociology of the child. The study was guided by hermeneutic phenomenology and thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Twenty young people aged 18 to 26 took part in the study and face to face interviews were carried out over a one year period. The findings revealed that some fathers were overly punitive in their parenting style with a number of fathers continuing to be physically and/or emotionally abusive to their children. Authoritarian or permissive parenting practices were also identified and a number of fathers were shown to be neglectful, making little effort to bond with their children or provide quality care. In cases where fathers were unable to accept the break-up and move on this was also shown to have an adverse effect on their ability to parent effectively including an inability to co-operate with children’s mothers. In contrast, the majority of mothers were shown to be central to children’s lives undertaking most of the caring responsibilities. Mothers also recognised children’s changing needs as they grew older, encouraged autonomy, and contributed to children’s social development and maturity by trusting their judgement. However, this was not necessarily a protective factor against difficulties that participants have experienced as young adults. A time-share or full-time arrangement was revealed as being the most problematic for children although weekend contact could also pose a risk where pre-separation violence towards children had been severe. The study concluded that a safe outcome for children will require a shift away from a father’s right to contact, emphasising instead children’s right to a life free from abuse.</p>

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Section: Children's Voicementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Contact Post-separation: Children's Relationship With Their Fathersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Contact Post-separation: Children's Relationship With Their Fathersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Contact Post-separation: Children's Relationship With Their Fathersmentioning

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Section: Someone To Talk Tomentioning

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Raising the issue of domestic abuse in school

Alexander

MacDonald²,

Paton

2005

Child. Soc.

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Previous studies suggest that around 30 per cent of children may witness domestic abuse, by which we mean physical or mental violence perpetrated by men on women. This paper reports the views of older children-a group from which there is little direct evidence available. Ninety-eight percent of pupils in a Scottish Secondary School consented to participate. Thirty-two per cent wrote that they were currently witnessing domestic abuse. We compared their responses with those of pupils who said they were not currently experiencing domestic abuse and found marked differences. For example ten 'experiencing' pupils said a young person might feel suicidal in this situation, a response that was not used at all by 'nonexperiencing' pupils. This group also wrote a greater number and wider range of negative descriptors for how a young person might feel. These results have implications for the well-being of young people experiencing domestic abuse. There may be scope for building on this methodology for further education and training among school pupils and their teachers, and to highlight the crucial support that these pupils may need.

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Children’s Rights and Their Life Situation in Domestic Violence Shelters—An Integrative Review

Vikander

Arnell

2022

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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The aim of this systematic integrative review was to review existing research on children in domestic violence shelters, and specifically to examine previous research on how shelters contribute to children’s life situation after leaving a violent home. The review includes 28 scientific articles published between 1984 and 2021. These were thematically analyzed and discussed using a children’s rights perspective to identify strengths and limitations in existing research and social work practice. The analysis resulted in five themes: (1) safety and security, (2) health, behavior, and support, (3) schooling, (4) spare time and shelter environment, and (5) social relationships. Safety and security is a theme of great importance, and if this aspects is lacking, it can adversely affect other areas of the children’s lives. Overall, the children feel safe at the shelters, and they appreciate the playgrounds and activities offered by the shelter. They often make friends at the shelter. The children’s right to be protected from violence appears to be prioritized, but the studies show the importance of also acknowledging children’s rights to support, education, recreational time, and social relationships, to improve their life situation at the shelter.

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Cited by 28 publications

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Young People’s Experience of Post-Separation Fathering Where the Father has been Violent to the Mother

Young People’s Experience of Post-Separation Fathering Where the Father has been Violent to the Mother

Raising the issue of domestic abuse in school

Children’s Rights and Their Life Situation in Domestic Violence Shelters—An Integrative Review

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