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Participative Case Planning: A model for empowering practice in statutory child welfare

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 March 2016

Sharon McCallum
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Abstract

This paper describes the technique of participative case planning, a tool developed and used by the author for working with families who have had their children removed because of abuse and/or neglect. This technique seeks to assist families and practitioners to work together in an empowering way to return children home quickly and safely. The particular model draws on theoretical principles and perspectives of empowerment, case management, case planning, crisis intervention, task centred therapy and contracting.

The paper outlines the steps involved in participative case planning pom preparation for the meeting to its end. It also addresses a number of issues, including the role of the chairperson, involvement of children and non-return of children.

Type
Research Article
Information
Children Australia , Volume 17 , Issue 1 , 1992 , pp. 5 - 9
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1992

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