Using a realist lens to understand the Victorian Family Preservation and Reunification Response in the first year of implementation — Towards a better understanding of practice

Morris, Heather; Blewitt, Claire; Savaglio, Melissa; Halfpenny, Nick; Carolan, Erin; Miller, Rebecca; Skouteris, Helen

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2022.106663

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“…The findings of this study confirm that families that receive family preservation services experience improved family connectedness. Morris et al (2022) found that practitioners of family preservation initiatives consider joint tasks as a catalyst for engagement, readiness, the development of a therapeutic relationship, and the need for supported closure. Dawson and Berry (2002) argue that engaging families in child welfare improves ways in which families view power relations amongst family members.…”

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Effects of Family Preservation Services on Family Cohesion: Views of Family Heads

Zimba,

Tanga,

Ntshongwana

2023

SWORK

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Family preservation services are considered essential and allow children to be with their families, which by implication, avoids their placement outside family care. This article presents the views of family heads on the effects of family preservation services, such as time spent together and connectedness. The findings of the study emerged from the qualitative approach, which entailed conducting semi-structured interviews with 20 family heads. Adverse circumstances such as travelling distances, lack of communication from professionals and fear of communal judgement faced by families during family preservation services are also addressed. The study nevertheless concludes that family preservation services are a mechanism to rebuild families. Keywords: child protection servics, family, family cohesion, family preservation services, social work, family care

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Section: Discussion Of Findingsmentioning

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Effects of Family Preservation Services on Family Cohesion: Views of Family Heads

Zimba,

Tanga,

Ntshongwana

2023

SWORK

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“…This study builds on previous research (e.g. Goicolea et al, 2015; Morris et al, 2022), where data-derived initial theories have been elicited from practitioners. Beginning with those who know the program well (e.g.…”

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Generating program theories for a trauma consultancy service in early learning settings: Insights on using realist methodology

Blewitt

Bajayo²,

Cameron³

et al. 2023

Australasian Journal of Early Childhood

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Realist research is increasingly used to evaluate complex interventions. However, it can be challenging to codify and implement, with few examples to guide the process. This article describes how a team of social care leaders, practitioners and researchers developed initial program theories for the Trauma Consultancy Service (TraCS) in early learning settings, as the first phase of a realist evaluation. It explores conceptualisation of realist terminology, design and facilitation of realist interviews, and data coding and analysis using retroductive reasoning. Qualitative interviews with the TraCS team focused on understanding contextual factors, resources provided by TraCS consultants, changes in educators’ reasoning and how components interacted to generate educator and child outcomes. Eight program theories capture how TraCS supports educators to develop a trauma-informed lens and practice. This research contributes to understanding of the benefits of welfare sector-driven consultancy in early childhood.

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Using a realist lens to understand the Victorian Family Preservation and Reunification Response in the first year of implementation — Towards a better understanding of practice

Cited by 2 publications

References 29 publications

Effects of Family Preservation Services on Family Cohesion: Views of Family Heads

Effects of Family Preservation Services on Family Cohesion: Views of Family Heads

Generating program theories for a trauma consultancy service in early learning settings: Insights on using realist methodology

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