The 'cost' of collaborating and other challenges in inter-organizational child welfare practice: a community-wide perspective.
| Autor: | Colvin, Marianna L., Thompson, Heather M., Cooley, Morgan E. |
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| Předmět: |
PREVENTION of child abuse
INSTITUTIONAL cooperation EMPATHY PROFESSIONS CROSS-sectional method RESEARCH methodology ORGANIZATIONAL structure PRACTICAL politics INTERVIEWING SURVEYS CONCEPTUAL structures CHILDREN'S accident prevention LABOR supply LABOR turnover MEDICAL protocols CHILD welfare INTERPROFESSIONAL relations RESEARCH funding EMPLOYEES' workload GOVERNMENT policy AUTONOMY (Psychology) RESPECT |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Public Child Welfare; September-December 2021, Vol. 15 Issue 5, p617-651, 35p, 3 Diagrams, 4 Charts |
| Abstrakt: | Research consistently identifies challenges in inter-organizational relationships in child welfare practice, yet studies typically examine partnerships among two or three organizations in siloed domains (e.g., child protective services and education) rather than the more encompassing inter-organizational landscape. Using a mixed-methods design, including a quantitative survey (n = 80 organizations) and 67 qualitative interviews with directors/administrators, this study sought to clarify and broaden a systemic understanding of challenges experienced among a comprehensive network of organizations community-wide. The sample included child protective services, schools, courts, law enforcement, domestic violence shelters, advocacy programs, hospitals, health clinics, mental and behavioral health providers, civic groups, religious groups, housing and homelessness services, youth mentorship and recreation programs, food banks, and more. In all, 15 challenges were evidenced and were organized into three clusters: (1) six process and procedural challenges (e.g., the 'cost' of collaborating), (2) six engagement challenges (e.g., negotiating roles and resources), and (3) three environmental challenges (e.g., political and policy shifts). Implications are discussed, including recommendations for dedicated staff and funding for collaboration, the use of interdependent response strategies, and enhancing inter-organizational empathy and respect. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: | Complementary Index |
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