Citation

Abunimah A, Blower S. Child Care Pract. 2010; 16(2): 129-146.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13575270903482799

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The study reported here is the first systematic attempt to examine empirically the needs and characteristics of separated children seeking asylum (SCSA) in Ireland. Case files for a random sample of 100 separated children entering Ireland in 2003-2004 were scrutinised. The findings indicate that SCSA are not a homogeneous group; they face a multitude of different risks, and although some experience significantly poor outcomes, some SCSA actually thrive in their new environment and even excel upon settling in a new country. It was possible to distinguish distinct patterns of need reflecting different types of experience and difficulty, which in turn require different types of service response.

Language: en