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Family engagement in the perinatal period and infant rights

Menka Tsantefski1, Cathy Humphreys, Alun C Jackson

  • 1University of Melbourne.

Child Welfare
|March 15, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Child rights are complex, especially for unborn babies. Without proper services, the "best interests" principle can exclude vulnerable mothers and infants from vital family support networks.

Area of Science:

  • Child Rights Law
  • Social Work
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • The interpretation of human rights for children is debated.
  • The concept of rights for unborn infants introduces further complexities.
  • Child protection services and drug/alcohol obstetric providers operate within specific legal and ethical frameworks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine family engagement within a child rights framework.
  • To analyze the application of the "best interests" principle in practice.
  • To identify how service provision impacts vulnerable mother/infant dyads.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective case study methodology.
  • Data collection from a specialist drug and alcohol obstetric provider.
  • Data collection from a statutory child protection service.

Main Results:

  • Adherence to the "best interests" principle can inadvertently exclude vulnerable families.
  • Lack of appropriate service provision hinders access to extended family support.
  • The study highlights a gap between child rights principles and practical service delivery.

Conclusions:

  • The "best interests" principle requires careful consideration of service availability.
  • Vulnerable mother/infant dyads may be excluded due to inadequate support systems.
  • Integrating child rights frameworks with practical service provision is crucial for effective family engagement.

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