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Social work intervention with Bedouin-Arab children in the context of blood vengeance

A al-Krenawi1, J R Graham

  • 1Department of Social Work, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.

Child Welfare
|July 27, 1999
PubMed

Insights

Blood vengeance places Bedouin-Arab children at high risk of neglect. Social work interventions must be culturally sensitive to address psychological and social impacts and improve child welfare outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Child Welfare Studies
  • Cultural Anthropology

Background:

  • Blood vengeance is a cultural practice with severe implications for child welfare.
  • Bedouin-Arab communities face unique challenges related to this tradition.
  • Child neglect is a significant risk factor associated with blood vengeance cycles.

Observation:

  • This case study explores the psychological and social effects of blood vengeance on children.
  • It examines the coping mechanisms employed by affected children.
  • The role of social work in mitigating these effects is investigated.

Findings:

  • Blood vengeance creates a high-risk environment for child neglect.
  • Children experience significant psychological distress and social disruption.
  • Culturally sensitive social work approaches are crucial for effective intervention.

Implications:

  • Findings highlight the need for culturally tailored social work practices in non-Western societies.
  • Understanding the emic-etic gap is vital for effective child neglect interventions.
  • This research informs strategies for protecting children in communities affected by blood vengeance.

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