The Oxford Handbook of Child-Centered Approaches to Migrant Children
Written by Zorana Medaric,Mateja Sedmak
691 pages, about 14 hours of reading
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- Informative
- Academic
- Critical
The Oxford Handbook of Child-Centered Approaches to Migrant Children offers a comprehensive exploration of the theoretical, methodological, and practical dimensions of engaging with migrant children from a child-centric perspective. Edited by Zorana Medaric and Mateja Sedmak, this extensive volume synthesizes key concepts, approaches, and methods, alongside illuminating case studies and critical discussions on legal and policy frameworks. It aims to equip researchers, practitioners, and policymakers with foundational knowledge to foster more ethical and effective interventions. The handbook underscores the urgency of recognizing migrant children as rights-holders and active agents, rather than passive recipients of aid, promoting a paradigm shift in global migration discourse and practice.
“The child-centered approach necessitates a paradigm shift, recognizing migrant children not merely as vulnerable subjects but as rights-holders and active agents.”
Key themes
- Child Rights and Protection
- This theme is foundational, emphasizing the universal human rights of all children, as enshrined in international conventions, particularly the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The handbook explores how these rights apply specifically to migrant children, often in contexts where they are violated or neglected, advocating for their robust protection from harm, exploitation, and discrimination.
- Agency and Participation of Migrant Children
- Moving beyond viewing migrant children solely as passive victims, this theme highlights their capacity for active decision-making, resilience, and contribution. It examines how children navigate their migration journeys, express their needs, and adapt to new environments, advocating for their meaningful inclusion in decisions that affect their lives, respecting their voices and perspectives.
- Ethical Considerations in Research and Practice
- Given the vulnerability of migrant children, this theme critically examines the ethical responsibilities inherent in both researching their experiences and providing practical support. It addresses issues such as informed consent, confidentiality, avoiding re-traumatization, ensuring non-maleficence, and balancing the desire for knowledge with the imperative to protect the child's well-being.
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How does a 'child-centered approach' fundamentally differ from traditional approaches to migrant populations, and what are its primary ethical implications?
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