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Pilot Implementation of Child Psychosocial Framework in Kenya, Turkey and Brazil
journal contribution
posted on 2019-09-09, 08:51 authored by P. Vostanis, S. Eruyar, E. Smit, M. O'ReillyPurpose
To develop a child psychosocial framework among stakeholders in areas of disadvantage in
three low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) Kenya, Turkey and Brazil, and to capture
their proposed recommendations through action plans according to this framework.
Design/methodology/approach
Workshops were facilitated with a total 54 participants from different disciplines. The
framework addressed safety and child-centredness, quality of care, resilience-building in
schools and communities, enhancing competencies within existing roles, counselling and
psychological interventions, and access to mental health services. Stakeholders’ perspectives
were captured through a participatory action procedure.
Findings
The emerging 33 categories across the framework dimensions and the three sites led to four
overarching and inter-linked themes. These related to: community awareness; empowerment
and ‘mobilization’ of children, young people and families; inter-agency policy and practice;
and capacity-building on skills acquisition at different levels.
Research limitations / implications
The next stage in this service research should be full implementation and evaluation in
different LMIC contexts.
Practical implications
It is feasible to implement such a child psychosocial framework in contexts of conflict and
disadvantage, and in the absence of specialist mental health services. Active stakeholder
engagement and co-production should be central to the next phase of service transformation
in LMIC.
Originality / value
This study captured the views and experiences of stakeholders in LMIC areas of
disadvantage, and demonstrated their readiness to establish interdisciplinary networks and to
re-focus existing services.
History
Citation
Journal of Children's Services, Vol. 14 No. 4, pp. 303-316. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCS-02-2019-0008Author affiliation
/Organisation/COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES/Department of Media, Communication and SociologyVersion
- AM (Accepted Manuscript)