A continuum of violence against forcibly displaced children: a qualitative multi-method study

Khan, Rafiyah (2024). A continuum of violence against forcibly displaced children: a qualitative multi-method study. University of Birmingham. Ph.D.

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Abstract

Forcibly displaced children are at increased risk of child abuse and neglect (CAN) during each stage of their migration journey. While there is evidence exploring the detrimental impact of forced migration on unaccompanied children and displaced parents, little is known about the unique risk’s displacement presents for children migrating with their families. This empirical study sought to address this gap by developing a continuum of violence model to understand different forms of violence during forced migration and the impact this has on displaced families seeking refuge
in England. I report findings from a multi-method qualitative research study consisting of two research phases: semi-structured interviews with 15 service providers working with forcibly displaced families and four forcibly displaced mothers; and a thematic analysis (Braun and Clarke, 2006) of 13 serious case reviews (SCRs) relating to forcibly displaced children. The research findings demonstrate a continuum of violence for forcibly displaced children, illustrating the way in which harm is reproduced through an interplay of structural and symbolic forms of violence, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and exposure to violence. I conclude this thesis with suggestions to improve policy, practice and scholarship.

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Thesis (Doctorates > Ph.D.)

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Doctorates > Ph.D.

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