Biomedical subjects

V Groze

Publications and source records attributed to V Groze.

5 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1991

A descriptive study of abuse and neglect in out-of-home-placement.

Selected characteristics of 290 reports of physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect in foster homes, group homes, residential treatment centers, and institutions are described. At each type of setting physical abuse reports were most common, and neglect reports were least common. Quantitative and qualitative methods demonstrate that a significant percentage of confirmed reports are of a serious nature. Injuries occurred most frequently because of physical abuse while sexual abuse reports were most likely to be confirmed. Prior allegations of abuse or neglect regarding the perpetrator were indicated in 27% of reports. Factors contributing to abuse and neglect and the role of a state institutional review team in developing a systematic approach to this problem are discussed.

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Integrating special-needs adoption with residential treatment.

Current estimates indicate that 76% of Iowa children whose parents' rights have been terminated and who are listed on the adoption exchange are older children with emotional/behavioral disabilities. Residential treatment can play a significant role in preparing difficult-to-place children (e.g., seven- to 14-year-olds with moderate to severe emotional or behavioral problems) for adoptive placement [Powers and Powell 1982]. The SATT model offers the opportunity to effectively manage the risks in adoptive placement for these children.

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Adoption outcomes for children with handicaps.

About 800 families who had adopted children with special needs responded to a mailed survey. Most reported good adoption outcomes. The presence of a handicap--vision, hearing, or physical impairment, mental retardation, or serious medical condition--was not an important factor influencing outcome.

Adolescent↗

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PARTNERS: a model program for special-needs adoptive families in stress.

That adoption status, once begun, does not end for any adoptive family, and that agencies must be ready to help adoptive families whenever needed, has been generally agreed. For families that adopt special-needs children, the availability of help at all times is imperative and involves special considerations. This article sets forth the kinds of services that are needed, and describes a program particularly designed for this purpose.

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Adoption and single parents: a review.

This review examines what is known about those who choose to become single adoptive parents. The demographic and personal characteristics of single parents who adopt are reviewed and the experiences of single parents with the children they adopt are summarized.

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