The Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Faculty Research Interests

The Division for Development and Public Relations

Research Project Name:
A cross-national study of unnecessary out-of-home placement of
children:

Partners:
Surname	First Name	Courses
ZEIRA	ANAT	[Courses List]

Funding:
Fondazione E. Zancan (Italy).

Research Abstract:
Social work practice decisions are influenced by cultural and other
societal factors. This amplifies the need and importance of
cross-national studies that compare and contrast solutions to similar
social problems. The current study, supported by the Fondazione E.
Zancan (an Italian-based research organization) aims at describing
differences and similarities across jurisdictions with regard to
decisions about unnecessary out-of-home placement of children. This
is a cross national survey of 'preventive' and 'early intervention'
child welfare services. The overarching goal of the survey is to
increase our understanding about the way decisions can best be taken
to ensure that only those children who need an out-of-home care
service actually enter care, and that entry to care is prevented for
those who can be better supported in their own homes and communities.
More specifically, the survey will explore how the process of
defining the need to place a child is perceived by people who are
involved in child welfare in different jurisdictions; and describe
the various preventive services available to children and families in
different jurisdictions.

[Siyum]