Laws and policies to support the wellbeing of children: an international comparative analysis.
Laws and policies to support the wellbeing of children: an international comparative analysis.
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支持儿童福祉的法律和政策:国际比较分析。
DOI:
10.1111/j.1468-2397.2009.00699.x
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发表时间:
2010
影响因子:
1.9
通讯作者:
Perron,BrianE
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作者:
Nicklett,EmilyJ;Perron,BrianE
Nicklett EJ, Perron BE. Laws and policies to support the wellbeing of children: an international comparative analysisInt J Soc Welfare 2010: 3–7 © 2009 The Author(s), Journal compilation © 2009 Blackwell Publishing Ltd and the International Journal of Social Welfare.The international community has raised concerns regarding the extent to which countries have implemented laws and policies to support the rights and wellbeing of children. This study evaluates the progress of least‐developed countries (LDCs) and middle‐income countries (MICs) in developing such legislation. Surveys were sent to 131 UNICEF country offices. Items included efforts to promote family preservation and family ties, family‐based care over institutionalization, and child participation in placement decisions. A total of 68 surveys were returned, reflecting a 52 percent response rate (LDC,n= 25; MIC,n= 43). Legislation that addressed abuse and neglect of children, maternity leave, removal of children from the family, family care, adoption, and guardianship was widespread. Chi‐square tests indicated that MICs had a substantially higher number of laws and policies related to child allowances, school feeding programs, maternity leave, and day care.