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Children from minority ethnic backgrounds homepage Research, statistics and information |
A list of key publications on children from minority ethnic backgrounds, one of the NSPCC's priorities.
Disproportionality in child welfare: prevalence of black and ethnic minority children within 'looked after' and 'children in need' populations and on child protection registers in England (PDF).
Owen, Charlie, and Statham, June
London: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF), 2009
ISBN: 9781847754509
Examines reasons for the difference in numbers amongst ethnic groups of children in care, children in need or on the child protection registers: over-representation from black and mixed ethnic groups, under-representation from Asian groups. Highlights factors such as lack of access to appropriate support services; greater unwillingness in some cultures to report concerns about a child's safety; and greater uncertainty among child welfare professionals about how to respond appropriately to the needs of minority ethnic families.
Child abuse and culture: working with diverse families.
Fontes, Lisa Aronson
New York: Guilford Press, 2008
ISBN: 9781593856434
Provides a framework for culturally competent practice with children and families in child abuse cases. Presents workable strategies and examples addressing cultural concerns at each stage of the assessment and intervention process. Offers professionals and students new ways of thinking about their own cultural viewpoints in order to gain critical skills for maximizing the accuracy of assessments for physical and sexual abuse; overcoming language barriers in parent and child interviews; respecting families' values and beliefs while ensuring children's safety; and creating a welcoming agency environment.
The emotional well-being of unaccompanied young people seeking asylum in the UK.
Chase, Elaine, and Knight, Abigail, and Statham, June
London: British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF), 2008
ISBN: 978190566450
Presents findings from an in-depth study of the perspectives and experiences of children and young people arriving unaccompanied to seek asylum in the UK. The research, conducted by the Thomas Coram Research Unit and supported by the Department of Health, is based on conversations with 54 young people from 18 countries, supplemented by interviews with key professionals with expertise and knowledge of working with this group. The participants discuss their arrival in the UK, being in care and their experiences of a range of health, education, social care, immigration and legal services. Implications for policy and practice are listed at the end of each chapter.
Black issues in social work and social care.
Graham, Mekada
Bristol: Policy Press, 2007
ISBN: 9781861348456
Aimed at students, lecturers, and practice teachers this book provides an introductory text to social work with black and minority ethnic communities to support curriculum-based learning. It charts the impact of social changes and looks at the current issues, concerns and literature shaping social work theory and practice with black and minority individuals, families and communities. Includes chapters on children and families, mental health, disability, and ageing.
Safeguarding children from abuse linked to a belief in spirit possession (PDF).
Department for Education and Skills (DfES)
[London]: Department for Education and Skills (DfES), 2007
ISBN: 9781844789
Non-statutory good practice guidance to help practitioners (particularly those working in local authority, education, health and social care settings) apply 'Working together' to the particular needs of children abused or neglected because of a belief in spirit possession. Provides guidance on the following areas: key considerations, definitions and incidence, why children are abused or neglected in this way, how to identify child abuse or neglect linked to spirit possession, what to do if you suspect such abuse or neglect, concerns about a place of worship, and emerging best practice of agencies and institutions.
Cross-cultural child development for social workers: an introduction.
Robinson, Lena
Basingstoke, Hants.: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007
ISBN: 9780333726105
This book looks at the issues surrounding ethnicity and child development, and how social workers can help their clients by understanding their upbringings and cultures. It covers a cross-cultural perspective on attachment theory, racial and ethnic identity development, a cross-cultural perspective on cognitive development, communication and socialisation. It includes case studies and implications for social work practice.
Engaging effectively with black and minority ethnic parents in children's and parental services (PDF).
Page, James, and Whitting, Jill, and Mclean, Carl
London: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF), 2007
ISBN: 9781847750587
Report of a study commissioned by the DfES (which later became the DCSF) into services for black and minority ethnic children and families. The study involved a literature review and field research into ways of engaging these families. It identified good practice and common factors for successful engagement, which were: taking a holistic approach; dedicated resources; recruiting from local communities; and building social capital. The areas of challenge for further engagement include: fathers; limited resources; new communities; and measuring effectiveness. Also highlighted was the need for more research into the needs of black and minority ethnic families in rural areas.
Child abuse linked to accusations of possession and witchcraft (PDF).
Stobart, Eleanor
London: Department for Education and Skills (DfES), 2006
ISBN: 1844787354
Presents findings from desk research and discussions with social workers, school teachers, police officers, voluntary workers and others into the frequency and severity of child abuse linked to accusations of 'possession' and 'witchcraft'. The children discussed in the report came from a variety of backgrounds including African, South Asian and European and the abuse stemmed from attempts to 'exorcise' the child. The perpetrators were usually carers - often not the natural parents. Common features between cases were identified, e.g. scapegoating of children, family structure and disability, in order to make links and make it possible to identify children at risk. The recommendations address information gathering, guidance about handling cases, monitoring of children, and protection of children in places of worship. See also the Government response to the recommendations (PDF) .
Domestic violence: impact of culture on experiences of Asian (Indian subcontinent) women.
Chana, Pamal
Norwich: University of East Anglia, 2005
ISBN: 1857841158
Monograph which looks at the issue of domestic violence in specific relation to the Asian ethnic community in the UK. Written from a feminist perspective, it incorporates both a review of the existing domestic violence literature and the qualitative data obtained through a study of the experiences of four survivors of domestic violence: two Muslim women and two Sikh women. Looks at the details of the violence they experienced, accommodation of abuse whilst remaining in the relationship and responses from family, and responses of services and community. Includes key messages from the research.
Life after care: the experiences of young people from different ethnic groups.
Barn, Ravinder, and Andrew, Linda, and Mantovani, Nadia
York: Joseph Rowntree Foundation, 2005
SBN: 1859351913
This book describes the results of research into the experiences of minority ethnic care leavers. It covers issues such as education, work, housing and crime. It finds that needs across all ethnic groups leaving care are similar.
Meeting the needs of ethnic minority children: including refugee, black and mixed parentage children. A handbook for professionals. 2nd ed.
Dwivedi, Kedar Nath ed.
London: Jessica Kingsley, 2002
ISBN: 1853029599
Contents: Introduction; Culture and personality; Mental health needs of ethnic minority children; Family therapy and ethnic minorities; Children, families and therapists: clinical considerations and ethnic minority cultures; Can talking about culture be therapeutic: work with children and their families; What is a positive black identity?; Emerging ethnicity: a tale of three cultures; Antiracist strategies for educational performance: facilitating successful learning for all children; Mixed-race children and families; Adoption of children from minority groups; Residential care for ethnic minority children; Practical approaches to work with refugee children; Community and youth work with Asian women and girls; A conceptual framework of identity formation in a society of multiple cultures: applying theory to practice.
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