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T1 Characterization of groups of siblings in residential child care in Spain
A1 Martín Cabrera, Eduardo
A1 González Navasa, Patricia
A2 Psicología Evolutiva y de la Educación
A2 Grupo de Investigación en Protección Infantil GIPI
K1 case plans
K1 child protection
K1 family reunification
K1 naglect
K1 residential care
K1 siblings
AB International guidelines recommend that groups of siblings remain together when protective measures are taken. Although this is a deeply rooted practice in most countries, research has found no conclusive evidence of the benefits of this practice, so further knowledge in this field is required. This work aims to describe the characterization of groups of siblings in residential child care. The sample consists of 281 children and adolescents who were in residential care, of which 42% were composed of groups of siblings. Case files were analysed, and the main results indicate that those who are cared for with their siblings are younger, have longer stays and have been subjected to neglect to a greater extent than those who are alone and reunification with their family is more complicated than for the rest. These results are discussed with regard to the scientific literature in this field and conclude with the need to carry out preventive actions and to make decision-making criteria about groups of siblings more flexible.
YR 2021
FD 2021
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DS Repositorio institucional de la Universidad de La Laguna
RD 03-ene-2025