@article{ref1,
title="Independent non-legal advocacy in the child protection context: a descriptive review of the literature",
journal="Child abuse and neglect",
year="2023",
author="Fitt, Kate and Maylea, Christopher and Costello, Susie and Kuyini, Bawa and Thomas, Sherie",
volume="143",
number="",
pages="e106285-e106285",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To review the current literature on the use and value of independent non-legal advocacy for parents in the context of child protection. <br><br>METHOD: A descriptive literature review was undertaken to identify, review, synthesize and unify the available literature on independent non-legal advocacy for parents in a child protection context. A systematic search resulted in 45 publications published between 2008 and 2021 being included in the review. Each publication was then thematically analyzed. OUTCOME: The role and context of different forms of independent non-legal advocacy are described. This is followed by an overview of the three overarching themes identified through thematic analysis - human rights, improving parenting and child protection practice and economic benefits. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The topic of independent non-legal advocacy in child protection settings is an important, under-researched topic. The increasing number of positive outcomes noted in small scale program evaluations suggests the role of independent non-legal advocate may hold significant benefits for families, service systems and governments. Implications for service delivery include enhanced social justice and human rights for parents and children.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0145-2134",
doi="10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106285",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106285"
}