1. Objectifs

Intentions :
«This research proposes to explore and examine the experiences of mothers who have lost a child through a child welfare apprehension and the losses associated with an order of Crown Wardship without access.» (p. 8)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
«To be considered eligible for participation in this study, a woman must have had at least one child removed from her care by a child welfare agency and subsequently lost permanent custody of that child through a child welfare court decision. Women were still eligible if they recalled being opposed to this plan but then offered their full consent later, for reasons to be explored during the interview. [...] There were four women who met the strict criteria for involvement in this research study.» (pp. 31-32)

Instrument :
Guide d’entretien semi-dirigé

Type de traitement des données :
Analyse de contenu

3. Résumé

«The intent of this study was to gain an appreciation for the experiences of mothers whose parental rights have been permanently severed through child welfare court orders of Crown Wardship with No Access. The study utilized an explorative, qualitative design approach and included semi-structured, in-depth interviews with four women. Participant text and found poetry presented the voice of mothers, something not often the focus in the child welfare literature. Themes of betrayal, loss, anger, and disenfranchised grief were reported in the research findings. The role of the social worker emerged as an important factor influencing the mothers. This study found that mothers need acknowledgement for their losses and support for their grief. Consideration for social work implications and further research are also discussed.» (p. 5)