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Integrating Diversity

Author: The Right Hon Lord Justice Thorpe; Samantha Singer
Publisher: Family Law LexisNexis
ISBN: 9781846610806
Published In: February 2008
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Integrating Diversity is the result of the 2007 Interdisciplinary Conference held at Dartington Hall.

The Conference assembled a uniquely qualified group of contributors, drawn from the many professions involved in the work of the family justice system. This book brings together their papers and provides a detailed examination of the latest theory and practice in respect of:

Diversity and its impact on the family justice system
Human trafficking and asylum seekers
The changing face of families
Lesbian and gay parenting
Meeting the needs of mixed heritage children
Trans-generational and cultural clashes
Parental disabilities and their impact on children
Child protection, family placement and culture

This book is essential reading for all those involved with diversity issues arising in the family law field.

Seventh Dartington Conference Opening Address
Lord Justice Thorpe

Plenary 1 - What is Diversity and how does it Impact on the Family Justice System?

Diversity at the Inner London Family Proceedings Court
Nicolas Crichton

The Mundane and the Manageable: Diversity and the Family Justice System
Dr Julia Brophy and Professor Ann Phoenix

Diversity Perspectives, the CAFCASS Journey
Sherry Malik

Plenary 2 - Human Trafficking and Asylum Seekers

Human Trafficking as Modern Day Slavery and the UK Government's Response
Nadine Finch

The Health and Health Care of Children in the Asylum System
Dr Elspeth Webb

The Meaning of Safety, Belonging and Success for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
Dr Ravi Kohli

Plenary 3 - Changing Face of Families

Lesbian and Gay Parenting

Current Issues in Relation to Gay and Non-biological Parenting
Dr Claire Sturge
What Really Matters for the Psychological Wellbeing of Children?
Professor Susan Golombok

Meeting the Need of Mixed Heritage Children

A Focus on the Specific Needs of Black Children of Dual Heritage
Julia Isikwe Hughes
Post Colonial Attitudes and their Damaging Legacy for Children of Dual Heritage in the United Kingdom
Lennox K Thomas

Trans-Generational and Cultural Clashes

Consideration of Race, Culture and Religion in Family Proceedings
Nadira Huda

Plenary 4 - Parental Disabilities and Their Impact on Children

Assessing Parents with Learning Disabilities for Child Care Proceedings
Dr Sally Hodges

Identifying High Risk vs Low Risk Parents with Learning Disabilities
Dr Sue McGaw

Plenary 5 - Child Protection and Culture

Child Discipline and Ethnicity: Contextualising Parental Practices
Professor Ravinder Barn

Care Proceedings and Minority Ethnic Families
Dr Julia Brophy and Jagbir Jhutti-Johal

Culture and Physical Punishment
Dr Bode Adeside

Integrating Diversity into Paediatric Thinking Practice: Messages for the Family Justice System
Dr Neela Shabde with Julia Brophy

Planery 6 - Family Placement and Culture

Transracial Placements: What Psychological Issues Should be Considered in Placing Black and Mixed 'Race' Children with White Carers?
Dr Nick Banks

Factors Contributing to the Over Representation of Black and Mixture Race Looked After Children
Dr Aggrey Burke

Plenary 7 - Conference Action Points

Conference Resolutions

The Right Hon Lord Justice Thorpe
Samantha Singer, QEB Chambers
with contributions from leading experts from a range of relevant disciplines.

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