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dc.contributor.authorFarate, Eduardo J.
dc.contributor.supervisorDr. Frances Crawford
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T10:05:29Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T10:05:29Z
dc.date.created2008-05-14T04:39:16Z
dc.date.issued2000
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/1402
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This thesis is based on a research study examining the extent to which cultural background and cultural factors are taken into account by Child Protection Workers investigating allegations of child maltreatment due to inappropriate or excessive punishment. Profiles of child discipline practices within a cultural and historical context were developed and qualitative and quantitative data was gathered through a survey questionnaire sent to all the metropolitan offices of Family and Children's Services. Data was also collected from ethnic leaders, some of their community members and from refugees. The data collected was examined in relation to Child Maltreatment Guidelines of Family & Children's Services and current Child Protection Laws in Western Australia, with a particular focus on practice implications for child protection workers.

dc.languageen
dc.publisherCurtin University
dc.subjectcultural factors
dc.subjectchild discipline
dc.subjectchild protection
dc.titleProtecting children in a multicultural society: an Australian story
dc.typeThesis
dcterms.educationLevelMSW
curtin.thesisTypeTraditional thesis
curtin.departmentSchool of Social Work and Social Policy
curtin.identifier.adtidadt-WCU20030818.122149
curtin.accessStatusOpen access


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