Culture and child welfare: insights from New Zealand

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This article examines the supportive and culturally sensitive approach to child welfare used in New Zealand. Influential reforms in New Zealand's family policy in 1989 resulted in a greater focus on maintaining a child's cultural identity when considering care placements and involving extended family members in child welfare decisions.

Social aspects, New Zealand, Family, Child welfare, Family policy, Maoris

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Towards culturally competent practice in child and adolescent mental health

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The fluid patterns of migration and immigration cause disruption of traditional identities and intra-familial stress. The cultural complexities affecting children and adolescents in the genesis of the mental health problems, and identification of conflicts and developmental milestones are discussed.

Psychological aspects, Causes of, Risk factors, Childhood mental disorders, Multiculturalism, Child psychopathology

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Culture, social relationships and self-perceptions of Pentecostal women

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Pentecostal worship services are dominated by women participation. The effect of Pentecostal participation on social relationships and self perceptions of women is examined.

Management dynamics, Analysis, Management, Women, Company business management, Pentecostals, Worship programs, Worship services

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