Peer models for families involved in the child welfare system: a systematic review

Acri, Mary; Falek, Idan; Bunn, Mary; Dominguez, Joanna; Gopalan, Geetha; Chacko, Anil

doi:10.1080/15548732.2021.1996503

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“…This finding that advocates functioned as a “conduit” (Acri et al , 2021, p. 19) or “cultural brokers” (Marcenko et al , 2010) was echoed in Lalayants (2012, p. 35) study involving 21 parents in which parents described their mentors as being able to “speak their language”, literally and figuratively, and “explain things in a way that they could understand”. In one of the few UK studies, Featherstone et al (2011) interviewed 18 parents who received PA, and 11 of these found that the support facilitated their ability to effectively communicate with children’s social care.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 98%

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Peer parental advocacy: a narrative review of the literature

Devine,

Benson,

Fitz-Symonds

et al. 2023

JCS

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the current state of literature on peer parental advocacy, offering practical insights and ideas for researchers and practitioners interested in this evolving field. Design/methodology/approach This narrative review is a comprehensive, critical and objective analysis of the current knowledge on peer parental advocacy. Findings Parental peer advocacy (PPA) has seen growing interest, with increasing research detailing the benefits and challenges. It is now being considered within children’s services across the UK, drawing upon the success of similar initiatives, especially in the USA. There is a compelling case for PPA, not least as it may contribute to resolving the longstanding challenges within children services of families having the opportunity to meaningfully participate in decision-making (Corby et al., 1996; Muench et al., 2017; Bekaert et al., 2021). Research limitations/implications Parental advocacy (PA) continues to be an evolving area of academic research and policy development both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Emerging research suggests a compelling case for an expansion in PPA within child welfare and protection systems, specifically in case, program and policy advocacy. Practical implications PA continues to be an evolving area of academic research and policy development both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Emerging research suggests a compelling case for an expansion in PPA within child welfare and protection systems, specifically in case, program and policy advocacy. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is one of the first UK-based narrative reviews that critically analyses the research, highlighting the limitations and strengths of adopting PPA as an approach.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…One had a small size (Enano et al, 2017), and another was a once-in-time examination (Huebner et al, 2012). Therefore, the empirical evidence is not sufficient to make strong conclusions about its impact (Cohen and Canan, 2006;Chambers et al, 2019;Acri et al, 2021;Fitt et al, 2021;Lalayants, 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

Peer parental advocacy: a narrative review of the literature

Devine,

Benson,

Fitz-Symonds

et al. 2023

JCS

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“…Moving on to another form of parent advocacy and support, we found that the “facilitation and participation in parent support groups” were relatively scarce in the realm of CP despite their prevalence in mental health and substance abuse services ( Acri, Falek, et al, 2021 ). Parent support groups operated on the principle that shared experiences could enhance individuals’ understanding of their own circumstances while reducing isolation through the development of a supportive social network.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Findings suggest parent peer advocacy and support also positively affect parent well-being, leading to positive self-perception and feelings of empowerment ( Green et al, 2015 ; Rockhill et al, 2015 ). In CP and mental health program settings, parents experienced increased engagement with mental health treatment and reduced levels of depression, though no associated changes in perceived mental health stigma were found ( Acri, Hamovitch, et al, 2021 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Recently, two systematic reviews ( Acri, Falek, et al, 2021 ; Saeteurn et al, 2022 ) have attempted to synthesize the literature on parent peer programs to assess the effectiveness of PA programs on case outcomes. Other reviews have addressed intersecting topics such as group social support ( Pérez-Hernando & Fuentes-Peláez, 2020 ) or parent advocacy beyond peer-delivered models ( Fitt et al, 2023 ).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Parent Peer Advocacy, Mentoring, and Support in Child Protection: A Scoping Review of Programs and Services

Saar-Heiman,

Damman,

Lalayants

et al. 2024

Psychosocial Intervention

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Objective: Parent peer advocacy, mentoring, and support programs, delivered by parents with lived child protection (CP) experience to parents receiving CP intervention, are increasingly recognized internationally as inclusive practices that promote positive outcomes, but little is known about what shared characteristics exist across these types of programs and what variations may exist in service delivery or impact. This scoping review examines 25 years (1996–2021) of empirical literature on these programs to develop a systematic mapping of existing models and practices as context for program benefits and outcome achievement. Method: Studies were selected using a systematic search process. The final sample comprised 45 publications that addressed research on 24 CP-related parent peer advocacy and support programs. Data analysis explored how programs were studied and conceptualized and examined their impact on parents, professionals, and the CP system. Results: Substantial variation in program settings, target populations, aims, advocate roles, and underlying theoretical frameworks were identified. Across program settings, existing empirical evidence on impact and outcomes also varied, though positive impacts and outcomes were evident across most settings. Conclusions: Findings from this review highlight the need to account better for parent peer advocacy and support program variations in future practice development to ensure alignment with inclusive and participatory principles and goals. Future research is also needed to address current knowledge gaps and shed light on the impact of these differences on individual, case, and system outcomes.

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