ERIC Number: EJ979130
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Oct
Pages: 8
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Overlooked and Unheard: Abuse of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Their Experience with CPS and Foster Care
Lomas, Gabriel I.; Johnson, Harold A.
Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, v20 n4 p376-383 Oct 2012
Children with hearing loss are considered a low-incidence disability population, yet abuse among this population is up to 4 times that of children who are typically developing. The needs among this population are significant, but resources in communities across the nation are few. The authors discuss barriers to disclosure, school-based concerns, and problems with the current child welfare system. A case study offers readers insight into the experience of children with hearing loss in the system. Finally, specific recommendations for marriage and family counselors are offered to improve the foster care experience of children with hearing loss.
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Foster Care, Deafness, Hearing Impairments, Child Abuse, Barriers, Self Disclosure (Individuals), Educational Environment, Case Studies, Family Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Counseling Techniques, Prevention, Intervention
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Language: English
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