Experiences with family group decision making in rural Ontario

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dc.contributor.authorSherwin, Carrie-Lynn
dc.contributor.supervisorStrega, Susan
dc.date.accessioned2010-08-26T16:47:48Z
dc.date.available2010-08-26T16:47:48Z
dc.date.copyright2010en
dc.date.issued2010-08-26T16:47:48Z
dc.degree.departmentSchool of Public Administration
dc.degree.levelMaster of Arts M.A.en
dc.description.abstractThis thesis explores the alternative dispute resolution method of family group decision making that is used in child welfare in Ontario. Using a qualitative case study, my research sought to answer the question: What are the experiences of caregivers who have participated in family group decision making in the District of Algoma? I examined the legislative framework, policy directive and guiding policies surrounding the use of FGDM in child welfare in the District of Algoma in rural Ontario. I also collected data through interviews with five participants and transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis. The themes that emerged relate to the process of FGDM empowering families, the outcomes for children, and the ability for families to implement and maintain long-term plans for children. These themes and sub themes are discussed along with the implications for policy and practice and directions for future research.en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1828/2975
dc.languageEnglisheng
dc.language.isoenen
dc.rightsAvailable to the World Wide Weben
dc.subjectdispute resolutionen
dc.subjectchild welfareen
dc.subjectfamily group decision makingen
dc.subjectfamily group conferencingen
dc.subjectempowermenten
dc.subjectoutcomes for childrenen
dc.subjectimplementing plans for childrenen
dc.subjectmediationen
dc.subject.lcshUVic Subject Index::Humanities and Social Sciences::Sociology::Familyen
dc.titleExperiences with family group decision making in rural Ontarioen
dc.typeThesisen

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