Resilience of child protection social workers: a scoping review

Molakeng, Mahloma Hebert; Truter, Elmien; Fouché, Ansie

doi:10.1080/13691457.2021.1901660

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“…CPSWs in South Africa also have to deal with other cases besides children (Mokoele & Weyers, 2021). For an expanded discussion of CPSWs' roles and challenges in SSA, Nigeria is an ideal setting because no such studies exist there (Molakeng et al, 2021).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Globally, social workers are faced with challenges regardless of their field of specialization (Baldschun et al, 2019; Truter et al, 2018; Truter & Fouché, 2015). However, these challenges are even more prevalent among CPSWs (Bertotti, 2016; Molakeng et al, 2021; Truter & Fouché, 2019; Wilkins et al, 2022). In Nigeria, where the rate of vulnerable children is high and an effective CPSW is sorely needed, research has mostly focused on vulnerable children (e.g., Child Soldier International, 2012; Esponda, 2016; Faloore & Asamu, 2010; Nnama‐Okechukwu & Erhumwunse, 2021; Onayemi et al, 2022; UNPF, 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Consequently, child protection research has consistently focused on the challenges that CPSWs encounter during the provision of these services (Molakeng et al, 2021; Strydom et al, 2020; Truter et al, 2017; Wilkins et al, 2022). Some of these challenges include bureaucratic demands that reduce the capacity of social workers to work directly with children and families, increased workloads, and high levels of pressure at work (Holmes & McDermid, 2013; Isokuortti et al, 2020).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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‘There is not much we can do’: The roles and challenges of Nigeria's child protection social workers

Isangha,

Akintunde,

Choi

et al. 2023

Child & Family Social Work

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Research on the challenges child protection social workers (CPSWs) face has increased remarkably in developed nations with the goal of finding sustainable solutions. There is a significant number of vulnerable children in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), yet little is documented and known about the role of CPSWs in supporting the children, and the challenges they face that must be addressed to ensure effective and efficient service delivery. The study presents findings from in‐depth interviews with 11 certified social workers recruited from five non‐governmental organizations in Lagos and Kano states, Nigeria. A realist thematic methodological analysis was performed on the data. Findings were organized and discussed around two major themes including child‐focused remedial work and challenges encountered. Providing essential remedial services such as food, clothing, shelter and counselling/therapeutic services emerged as the primary responsibilities of Nigerian child protection social workers (NCPSWs). Their work‐related challenges include frustration due to limited resources and resistant children, shortages of social workers and high caseloads, whereas systemic challenges include the non‐adoption and non‐implementation of the 2003 Child Rights Act (CRA), the lack of legal recognition for the profession and government support. Implications and recommendations are drawn for practice, policy, and research.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%