Responding to shame and stigma in child protection and reunification

Emerging Minds Families

Oct 07 2024 | 00:44:23

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Show Notes

In this episode, host Alicia talks with Sam and Kathy from Centacare’s Unify reunification service. They discuss what it can be like for children and parents to be separated from each other by the child protection system, and the shame and stigma that these families can experience. Sam and Kathy also offer insights into the reunification process and how they support families through it.

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