No Anti-Oppression Without Service Users' Voice

Flashcards based on the lecture notes regarding anti-oppression and the importance of service users' voices in child welfare.

Child Poverty

The condition where children live in families with insufficient resources to provide for their basic needs, often leading to negative physical and psychological effects.

Child Protection System

A set of policies and procedures designed to safeguard children from abuse and neglect, while also supporting families.

Anti-Oppressive Practice

An approach in social work that seeks to address and eradicate inequalities and injustices faced by marginalized groups, particularly in the context of child welfare.

Service Users' Voice

The perspectives and input from individuals who utilize social services, particularly the insights shared by parents and children in the context of welfare work.

Barriers to Hearing Voices

Obstacles that prevent service users from effectively communicating their experiences and needs to social service workers, often resulting from stigmas or institutional practices.

Historical Child Saving Movements

Historical initiatives aimed at rescuing children from abusive or neglectful situations, which often disregarded the voices of the families involved.

Chronic Cumulative Stressors

Ongoing and accumulating stress factors that can adversely affect children's self-regulation and coping mechanisms.

Stigma

A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person, which can lead to discrimination and marginalization within social work contexts.

Neoliberalism

A political and economic philosophy that emphasizes free markets, deregulation, and reduction in government intervention, affecting how social services are delivered and perceived.

Therapeutic Alliance

A collaborative relationship between a client and a social worker, aimed at fostering trust, understanding, and effective support.