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Safeguarding the welfare of refugee children in Ghana: Perspectives of practitioners in refugee camps

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  • Abdullah, Alhassan
  • Mbamba, Crispin R.
  • Amponsah, Enoch B.
  • Frederico, Margarita
  • Cudjoe, Ebenezer
  • Bentum, Hajara
  • Emery, Clifton R.

Abstract

Abuse and maltreatment within refugee camps remains a major concern. The situation is exacerbated in low-income countries due to the challenges associated with lack of available expert staff and limited financial resources necessary to safeguard the welfare of children. This study draws on the experiences of practitioners (including social workers, health workers and non-professional caregivers/volunteers) from refugee camps in Ghana, on measures to safeguard the welfare of refugee children.

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  • Abdullah, Alhassan & Mbamba, Crispin R. & Amponsah, Enoch B. & Frederico, Margarita & Cudjoe, Ebenezer & Bentum, Hajara & Emery, Clifton R., 2023. "Safeguarding the welfare of refugee children in Ghana: Perspectives of practitioners in refugee camps," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 145(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:145:y:2023:i:c:s019074092200439x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2022.106803
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