Papers by Bernadette Saunders
Wiley-Blackwell eBooks, Feb 3, 2010
Wiley-Blackwell eBooks, Feb 3, 2010
... is known to protective services dies as a result of abuse, or is seriously re-injured, it is ... more ... is known to protective services dies as a result of abuse, or is seriously re-injured, it is now common to read detailed descriptions of the events in the newspapers (see, for example, the campaign run by the Herald Sun after the death of Daniel Valerio: Goddard & Liddell, 1993). ...
Routledge eBooks, Jul 5, 2017
Despite ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, children remain... more Despite ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, children remain the only people in Australia against whom violence may be justified as discipline. This article presents findings from qualitative research conducted in the State of Victoria, in which children were invited to contextualise incidents of physical punishment by describing the experience from different standpoints and reflecting on the feelings and motivations of victims and perpetrators. The research provides new insights into children's experiences of childhood 'discipline', as children reveal the physical and emotional impact of being hit by a parent, the futility of 'physical punishment', parents' confusing reactions and children's awareness of double standards. Children suggest more positive ways to communicate and to resolve conflict, and provide insightful comments that have the potential to enlighten adults' thinking about the issue.
Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks, Sep 7, 2021
Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal
International literature suggests that many young people transitioning from government care becom... more International literature suggests that many young people transitioning from government care become parents before age 21, characteristically termed ‘early parenting’, at least in the English-speaking world. Yet there is only limited knowledge of the factors that lead to this challenging responsibility. This paper presents findings from a qualitative study of service providers’ experiences working with young people transitioning from care who had become parents, in the state of Victoria, Australia. Victorian service providers recommended ways that current out-of-home care, transition from care and parenting services could be improved to reduce feelings of loss, including new service approaches that prioritise relationship-based practice, holistic support and practical assistance from a trusted person or service. Preventing feelings of loss and isolation and increasing supportive relationships in care and throughout transitions from care may help to prevent early pregnancy and parenti...
Corporal Punishment of Children, 2019
There has been a significant increase in the number of international students studying in Austral... more There has been a significant increase in the number of international students studying in Australia over the past decade. While data on the number of these students studying social work programs is unavailable, the institution that is the context of this article has recorded a significant increase in international enrolments in recent years. Most international students in Australia are from non-English speaking backgrounds and move to Australia alone, often without ever having lived outside of their home countries. Existing literature describes common challenges that international social work students face, and highlights the value which they can gain from but also contribute to social work programs. However, literature identifying or describing practical teaching strategies which can support international social work students’ learning, while maximising the learning opportunities presented to all students through a more diverse student cohort, is scarce. Drawing on the authors’ exp...
International Journal of Children’s Rights, 2020
This qualitative synthesis explores how children perceive physical punishment in the family conte... more This qualitative synthesis explores how children perceive physical punishment in the family context. A search of four online databases identified eight qualitative studies. Findings revealed that children provided detailed accounts about their experiences of physical punishment, and they associated physical punishment with both emotional and physical pain. Children justified the use of physical punishment based on their precipitating behaviour, their status, and the intergenerational transmission of physical punishment. Children suggested alternative discipline to physical punishment, and urged caregivers to respect them. Children also recognised that physical punishment escalated in severity and negatively influenced the parent-child relationship. The results highlight the benefit of including children in research, the need to understand the factors that shape children’s perspectives and, most importantly, the ongoing influence of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the ...
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Papers by Bernadette Saunders