International Journal of Phytoremediation
Volume 21, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 99-110

Young children who have experienced refugee or war-related trauma (Article)

Sims M.* , Hayden J. , Palmer G. , Hutchins T.
  • a Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
  • b University of Western Sydney, Australia
  • c Griffith University, Australia
  • d Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia

Abstract

Violence is of increasing concern in our society and the development of an increasing number of children is compromised due to experiences of violence and trauma. Children who experience refugee or war-related trauma and violence are attending services in the community in increasing numbers. Long term outcomes for many of these children include increasing social isolation, peer rejection, violence, criminality, mental health problems and suicide. Research suggests that where services are able to meet children's needs effectively, long term outcomes can be positive. The research reported in this paper investigates the strategies used in child care services in three states of Australia to meet the needs of children who have experienced refugee or warrelated trauma. © 2002, EECERA.

Author Keywords

Young children Refugee children Warrelated trauma Australian early childhood Refugee trauma

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85065360843&doi=10.1080%2f13502930285208871&partnerID=40&md5=76d6edcb58f4b489cae0637bd065502c
DOI: 10.1080/13502930285208871
ISSN: 15226514
Original Language: English