Published case reviews highlight that professionals sometimes struggle to engage with first generation immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees. Families are often unaware of the services and benefits they are entitled to in the UK or may, for various reasons, be reluctant to make their presence in the country known to the authorities.
The learning from these reviews highlights the importance of putting children's rights as children above any consideration of their immigration status, and professionals should actively promote services to families newly arrived in the UK.
Published: June 2014
Our series of thematic briefings highlight the learning from case reviews conducted when a child dies, or is seriously harmed, as a result of abuse or neglect. Each briefing focuses on a different topic or learning for specific sectors, pulling together key risk factors and practice recommendations.
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Lessons from case reviews published since 2008, where family members do not have English as their first language.
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Best practice for child protection practitioners, adults who work or volunteer with children and strategic leads on multi-agency and disciplinary working.
