What do actors in child protection processes in Sweden know about children's rights to participation and about talking to children?

• Published in: Nordic social work research Vol. 13; no. 3; pp. 486 - 499
• Main Authors: Höjer, Staffan, Hultman, Elin, Larsson, Monica
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 03.07.2023; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Alternative approaches; Attorneys; child participation; Child protection; Child welfare; Children; Children & youth; children and participation; Children's rights; childrens´s rights; communication with children; court proceedings; Knowledge; Laypersons; Participation; Protection; Samhällsvetenskap; Social Sciences; Social Work; Social workers; Socialt arbete; Sociologi; Sociology; Welfare state; Sweden; child participation; court proceedings; communication with children; child protection; Children’s rights

Enhancing children's participation in child protection is a frequent issue in social work. The aim of this article is to investigate the perceived knowledge and educational demands of actors in Sweden's child protection system, regarding children's right to participation and actors�...