Social rehabilitation in alternative care: structures, challenges and implementation in Slovakia and Portugal
| Author | Affiliation | ||
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Tuladhar Keepa Maitri | Catholic University of Ruzomberok | SK |
| Date |
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2025 |
Daugybe vaiku visame pasaulyje patenka i alternatyvi¹j¹ glob¹ del apsaugos poreikiu arba visuomeniniu / ekonominiu i ukiu, susidurdami su padidejusiu pa˛eid˛iamumu. iame lyginamajame tyrime nagrinejama socialines reabilitacijos praktika stacionarines globos istaigose Slovakijoje ir Portugalijoje – dviejose ES valstybese narese, kuriose taikomi skirtingi vaiku geroves metodai. Duomenys buvo renkami atliekant pusiau strukturizuotus interviu su socialiniais darbuotojais, tiesiogiai dalyvaujančiais teikiant socialines reabilitacijos paslaugas. Tyrime nagrinejamos ir lyginamos kiekvienoje alyje taikomos metodikos, intervencijos ir paramos sistemos. Pagrindines i vados atskleid˛ia priemimo proceso sudetingum¹ sprend˛iant ivairias apgyvendinimo prie˛astis. Tyrime pabre˛iamas sistemines reformos poreikis ir i skiriama geriausia praktika, pavyzd˛iui, eimos susijungimo pastangos, bendruomenes itraukimas ir tolesnes prie˛iuros paslaugos. i lyginamoji analize padeda nustatyti veiksmingas strategijas, skirtas remti pa˛eid˛iamus globojamus vaikus visoje Europoje.
Many children worldwide enter alternative care due to protection needs or societal/economic challenges. As a result, these vulnerable children may face increased risks in their physical, mental and emotional well-being. This comparative study examines social rehabilitation practices within residential care settings in Slovakia and Portugal, two European Union member states with differing child welfare approaches. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with social workers directly involved in providing social rehabilitation services. The research explored and compared the methodologies, interventions and support systems provided in each country. Key findings illuminate the complexities of the intake process, involving multidisciplinary teams and addressing various reasons for placement. Challenges within the systems include a reliance on residential care over foster care, lengthy court proceedings and the need to address mental health issues. The study underscores the need for systemic reform and highlights best practices such as family reunification efforts, community involvement and aftercare services. This comparative analysis contributes to identifying effective strategies for supporting vulnerable children in care across Europe.