Attitudes to child care reform in Romania: findings from a survey of Romanian social workers
Titel:
Attitudes to child care reform in Romania: findings from a survey of Romanian social workers
Auteur:
Dickens, J. Serghi, C.
Verschenen in:
European journal of social work
Paginering:
Jaargang 3 (2000) nr. 3 pagina's 247-260
Jaar:
2000-11-01
Inhoud:
This paper presents the findings of a survey of Romanian social workers' attitudes towards two key aspects of child and family social work in their country: namely, the development of foster care, and the regulation of inter-country adoption. Major changes to the law on these matters were introduced in Romania in 1997, and the paper links the research findings with discussion of the progress, and difficulties, of putting the new legislation into practice. The research was undertaken in spring 1999, by means of a self-completion questionnaire for social workers and workers in related occupations. Comparisons between the attitudes of the two groups, and analysis of differences within the social work group, generate insights into the ways in which the new approaches to child and family welfare are taking hold in Romania. The research highlights the wide range of opinions and beliefs within the social services workforce in Romania, and draws attention to the complex interaction of professional education, workplace culture, and government policy in shaping those attitudes. The conclusion offers some thoughts on ways forward for child care policy, practice, research, and training in Romania.
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