Listen to the voices of street children: A case study in Trinidad and Tobago

Julien, Gabriel

doi:10.5897/err2021.4156

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“…They are easy prey for the drug dealers and sex-traffickers and many of them are forced into prostitution (Parveen, 2019). Julien (2021) hypothesized that listening to street children is an art. It is a skill.…”

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“…Listening does not try to solve problems and troubles. Julien (2021) opined that it is a skill that some people must acquire and hone. When carried out accurately, listening can create and maintain positive relationships.…”

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“…They mentioned that some people may even need to learn how to listen and be non-judgmental. Julien (2021) put forward that listening can expose adults to certain language usage such as: similes, metaphors, and idioms and propel them into understanding the insight for certain jargon known and used by children in the majority. He further deduced that albeit listening is challenging and difficult as it is rewarding.…”

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“…He further deduced that albeit listening is challenging and difficult as it is rewarding. Listening to the tone of children and observing their manner of behavior in response to certain questions are of paramount significance (Julien, 2021). Yin et al (2022) strongly advocated that people ought to create safe spaces for street children to speak of their own free will and without inhibition.…”

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“…They also figured that adults must learn how to listen thoughtfully and carefully. Julien (2021) believed that listening involves caring, reflecting and not casting aspersions. It also involves empowering children with a voice.…”

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Voicing the Unvoiced: A Comprehensive Study of Voicing Minority Groups with a Focus on Street Children

Shafi

2023

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The voices of minority groups have been ignored for too long! Who are they? Why and how should we listen to them? It is imperative to listen carefully and thoughtfully to the voices of everyone; especially those who belong to minority groups. Published research unquestionably indicated that there exists a paucity of information which give an ear to minority, primarily street children. It is crucial that everyone, moreover professionals and policy makers, pay particular attention to and consider the voices of these children; above all when they formulate policies that pertain to their growth and development. Listening is necessary to try to understand the lives and varying perspectives of these children. Although it is difficult and demanding, it is strongly suggested that professionals, policy makers and indeed all citizens, heed the voices of these children to bring about meaningful and productive change because listening helps to properly identify the needs, the feelings, the goals, the ideals, and the vision of minority groups. Listening also facilitates people to glean a better and clearer understanding of the mindsets of street children on different issues, notably the social, moral, ethical and educational areas and how these affect them. Most of all, listening can render assistance in the formulation of recommendations and the consequent implementation of diverse programs. Listening will better inform governmental and nongovernmental agencies that often establish programs without the input of the very people they are intended for. Through the process of listening and discernment, social architects would find themselves in a better position to design programs that would meet the needs of children and in so doing, enhance their standard of living in some of the following areas: social, intellectual, religious, and educational.

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Section: Definition Of Street Childrenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Definition Of Street Childrenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Definition Of Street Childrenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Definition Of Street Childrenmentioning

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Voicing the Unvoiced: A Comprehensive Study of Voicing Minority Groups with a Focus on Street Children

Shafi

2023

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Street Children

Gabriel¹

2023

Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design

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Street children, who are they? Why are they homeless? How do they actually live on the streets? What quality of life do they enjoy? What are the characteristics of these children? These questions appear to be simple, but the answers are so very complex. Very often the public lacks proper information about these children, and they instinctively judge and cast aspersions on them. This chapter presents a clear understanding of some of the characteristics of street children. With the use of current literature, it tries to provide a definition and quantify the number of street children. It explains the difference between children “on” and “of” the streets and highlights some of the notions of street culture. It is the firm view that if the public is more cognizant of the reasons these children live on the streets, they may tend to be sympathetic and understanding to their needs. This chapter does not evoke sensationalism but tries as far as possible to create an awareness of the lifestyle of street children.

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Minority Groups and Street Children Listening and Inclusion

Julien

2023

Advances in Early Childhood and K-12 Education

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Who are minorities? Who are street children? Are they important? Is there merit in understanding them? This chapter tried to address these cardinal issues. It is highly convoluted and intricate to arrive at a precise definition for minorities since, according to Wikipedia, it cannot be only comprehended in terms of demographic sizes within a specific population. It is interesting to note that previous studies revealed several definitions for street children. Although it is complex to offer precise definitions for minorities and street children, it must be acknowledged that there is a nascent body of research and literature. When this non-empirical research was undertaken, there was no tangible evidence to demonstrate a sound understanding of minorities and street children.

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Listen to the voices of street children: A case study in Trinidad and Tobago

Cited by 5 publications

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Voicing the Unvoiced: A Comprehensive Study of Voicing Minority Groups with a Focus on Street Children

Voicing the Unvoiced: A Comprehensive Study of Voicing Minority Groups with a Focus on Street Children

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