Author : Monica Negoita
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Book Synopsis Institutionalized Children in Romania - an Example of Historical Mistakes Being Fixed by : Monica Negoita
Download or read book Institutionalized Children in Romania - an Example of Historical Mistakes Being Fixed written by Monica Negoita and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Institutionalized children in Romania u2013 an example of historical mistakes being fixed Author: Dr. Monica Negoita, Paediatric ST, HEE Yorkshire and HumberBackgroundWidespread negative effects of childhood institutionalization are: developmental delay, social communication and adaptation difficulties, psychological injury, poor health. (1, 2)Romania has a history of institutionalization of children starting in the 1960s during the Communist Government. (3)AimsTo understand the situation, the facts; to gather views from the Romanian society; to understand how health and social care professionals feel about institutionalized children. MethodsA trip to childrenu2019s centres allowed me to experience the difficulties first-hand. Next, I analysed the provision of care, the regulations that govern it. An online survey enquiring about health and social care providersu2019 and the wider publicu2019s view on institutional care, their availability for advocacy and direct involvement in projects. Results The professionals voluntary trip to Romania was a very powerful experience. I met children with extraordinary stories. The current social care provision includes family-type and community-type care and the big orphanages are being closed. My online survey had 81 respondents, 56% working in health or social care. 75% knew about the problem from different sources. 68% did voluntary work in childrenu2019s institutions. 70% rated their own feelings regarding institutionalization as negative and listed words like: u201cstigmau201d, u201cabuseu201d, u201cstolen childhoodu201d, u201cwrong care systemu201d, u201cno rightsu201d, u201cforgottenu201d to illustrate it, also asked how they can help, recognised the level of inequality and expressed empathy and love for the children. Conclusions Institutionalization of children is harmful. Every child should grow up in a family, not an institution. The Romanian societyu2019s views on institutionalization are changing. The public is more aware of the problem. Every individual, regardless of role can make a difference by advocating for a compassionate, supportive care for children growing up in institutions. References: 1.tMedical and Developmental Sequelae of Early Childhood Institutionalization in Eastern European Adoptees, DE Johnson (2000) 2.t Young Children in Institutional Care at Risk of Harm, R Johnson (2006)3.thttp://www.legex.ro/Decretul-770-1966-363.aspx Decree 770 from 1966 regarding termination of pregnancy.