Perspectives on psychosocial support services for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and child victims of abuse in Türkiye

Abstract

This article explores perspectives on psychosocial support services at Child Support Centers, one of the social service institutions in Türkiye. The research was conducted with 16 professionals providing a psychosocial support program to victims of abuse and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. This program provides benefits to both professionals and children, facilitating tailored interventions based on individual needs. Furthermore, the psychosocial support process is influenced by factors such as working conditions, staff qualifications, in-service training, and legal regulations. The findings suggest the need for improved policies in child welfare, increased employment of social workers, and enhanced collaboration between social service organizations in Türkiye.

Keywords

Child victims of abuse child welfare psychosocial support psychosocial support program Türkiye unaccompanied asylum-seeking children

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