Children are not receiving the assistance they require
Children and young people who have experienced violence and abuse during childhood often require extensive help and support. This study provides new insight into which services these children and adolescents have been in contact with, how satisfied they are with the assistance received, their needs, and notably, how often assistance is not provided.
Original title: The use of and satisfaction with health and care services for children and adolescents with a history of maltreatment.
Authors: Kaia Kjørstad, Mari Hysing, Anders Dovran, Gertrud Sofie Hafstad, Børge Sivertsen.
Year of publication: 2025
Journal: Child Protection and Practice.
Key findings:
- 47% experienced not receiving assistance according to their needs.
- Satisfaction with the services was moderate (average 6.2 out of 10), while satisfaction with the coordination between services was significantly lower (4.7 out of 10).
- Those who received the fewest service contacts reported the lowest satisfaction, regardless of gender, age, or types of abuse.
Summary
The study examined contact with support services among 457 children and adolescents (ages 5–18) who had attended the Stine Sofie Center after being victims of violence and abuse. The findings show that these children and young people have a great need for help and follow-up, but that the services offered are often fragmented and poorly coordinated. The lack of coordination between services contributes to many not receiving the help they need, and underscores the requirement for more holistic and individually tailored services.
The article is also featured on NRK.
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