"The Rain Grows Plants, the Thunder Does Not": Refugee Mothers' Narratives on Child Abuse and Neglect. Issue 2 (2nd April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kohli, Hermeet K.; Fineran, Susan
• Is Part Of: Journal of immigrant & refugee studies. Volume 18:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 224
• Page End: 238
• Publication Date: 2020-04-02
• Subjects: Refugees -- women -- refugee mothers -- parenting -- child abuse and neglect; Immigrants -- United States -- Social conditions -- Periodicals; Refugees -- United States -- Social conditions -- Periodicals; Social work with immigrants -- United States -- Periodicals; 362.8753097305
• DOI: 10.1080/15562948.2019.1639874
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1556-2948

Abstract

Abstract: Child abuse and neglect are regarded as a public health problem in the United States and around the world. While refugee families experience extreme parenting stress as they resettle, little attention is placed upon how refugee women themselves view child abuse and neglect. The primary objective of this qualitative exploratory research project was to document, through interviews, the compelling narratives of 17 refugee women regarding child abuse and neglect. We discuss the unique struggles faced by refugee families while parenting their children as they resettle in the United States. Recommendations are provided for professionals working with children and refugee families.