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Working With Street Children: A Child-centred Approach
Published in:
Child Care in Practice, Vol: 10, Page: 359-366,Routledge
Publication Date:
2004
Aims & Objectives:
This article reviews the theoretical approaches that espouse a child-centred approach in intervening with street children.
Abstract:
This paper reviews the theoretical approaches that espouse a child-centred approach in intervening with street children. It focuses on two major themes, namely the rights of the child and client self-determination as proposed by Adler (Corey, 2001). The discussion acknowledges that providing street children with opportunities to participate in decision-making regarding their own lives is imperative. Notwithstanding their alleged marginalization, substantial motivation is provided for the adoption of a client-centred approach that upholds the rights of the child. The paper draws attention to the fact that despite the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), many street children experience deprivation with regard to their basic human needs. It is envisaged that whatever the circumstances for children being on the street, their involvement and participation in alleviating their plight will not be compromised. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Child Care in Practice is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Authors:
Vasintha Veeran
Study Type:
Non Study Papers » Discussion paper, review, commentary, letter »
Notes:
Article 13575279 Accession Number: 15622607; Veeran, Vasintha 1; Email Address: vasintha.Veeran@nuigalway.ie; Affiliations: 1: Political Science and Sociology, University of Galway. Source Info: Oct2004, Vol. 10 Issue 4, p359; Thesaurus Term: STREET children; Thesaurus Term: CHILDREN'S rights; Thesaurus Term: DECISION making; Thesaurus Term: CHILDREN; Subject Term: CLIENTS; Subject Term: UNITED Nations; Number of Pages: 8p. Document Type: Article
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Geography:
Republic of Ireland (Republic of Ireland)