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Family group conferencing as a culturally adaptable intervention: Reforming intercountry adoption in Guatemala
International Social Work (2012)
  • Karen Smith Rotabi, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Joan Pennell, North Carolina State University
  • Jini L. Roby, Brigham Young University
  • Kelley McCreery Bunkers, Congressional Research Service
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Abstract
Intercountry adoptions prevent institutionalization but may erode children’s rights to their families and cultural heritage. Family group conferencing offers a culturally adaptable intervention that looks for domestic solutions before turning to out-of-country placements. Guatemalan social work education offers a hospitable environment in which to promote its extension to adoptions.
Keywords
  • adoption,
  • child welfare,
  • family group conferencing,
  • Guatemala,
  • Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption,
  • indigenous,
  • Marshall Islands
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Publication Date
2012
DOI
10.1177/0020872812437229
Citation Information
Karen Smith Rotabi, Joan Pennell, Jini L. Roby and Kelley McCreery Bunkers. "Family group conferencing as a culturally adaptable intervention: Reforming intercountry adoption in Guatemala" International Social Work Vol. 55 Iss. 3 (2012) p. 402 - 416
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/karen-rotabi/35/