Case Managers’ perspectives on how to achieve timely reunification

Jacqui Nicklin

doi:10.26182/5db28c68be3d8

Case Managers’ perspectives on how to achieve timely reunification

Jacqui Nicklin

School of Allied Health

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Abstract

This qualitative research asked case managers in the Western Australia's child protection system what contributed to timely reunification of children with their families, a recent policy goal. Workers must work within reduced timeframes to achieve reunification and in order to achieve this, workers identified: parental motivation, workers being available, informed and committed to the process; and attention to safety planning and post reunification support as essential to contribute to family reunification. One result of the research was the generation of a dedicated reunification team, and future research could explore the role of carers in preparing children for reunification.

Original language	English
Qualification	Masters
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Sachmann, Mark, Supervisor Young, Susan, Supervisor
Award date	1 Aug 2019
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/5db28c68be3d8
Publication status	Unpublished - 2019

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