Theories
What is an Ecological Perspective?
A framework for recognizing, understanding, and working with the impacts of the different social and cultural/environmental impacts on the growth and development of children and youth.
What is the purpose of this Serious Occurrences Report?
The purpose is to gain a better understanding about the degree to which Serious Occurrence Reports function as a safeguard for Children and Youth.
What does MCSS mean?
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Name some tasks for a level one worker!
Level 1 – The Capable Care-Giver
•creating a safe environment
•establishing external control where and when needed
•using rules and routines to develop predictability
•establishing oneself as a competent and trustworthy "carer"
•handle aggressive threats and interactions with youth
•handle aggression between youth
•remove aggression as a dynamic in the environment
•create strategies to establish one’s authority as an adult
•avoid using threats or coercion to control behavior
What is decolonization?
Decolonization is about “cultural, psychological, and economic freedom” for Indigenous people with the goal of achieving Indigenous sovereignty — the right and ability of Indigenous people to practice self-determination over their land, cultures, and political and economic systems.
True or False! The Ecological theory helps the professional use a relational and culturally relevant set of approaches.
True!
Under regulation 70 of the Child and Family Services Act requires residential services providers to notify a parent, MCYS and those involved in the placement (i.e CAS) in the following circumstances:
DEATH OF A CHILD
SERIOUS INJURY OF A CHILD
INJURY OF A RESIDENT BY STAFF PERSON OR LICENCEE
ABUSE OR MISTREATMENT OF A CHILD
PHYSCIAL RESTRAINT OF A CHILD
A COMPLAINT OF A SERIOUS NATURE IS MADE BY OR ABOUT A CHILD
A FIRE OR OTHER DISASTER OCCURS ON THE PREMISES
ANY OTHER SERIOUS OCCURRENCE CONCERNING A CHILD TAKE PLACE
What does MCCSS mean?
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
What are some internal processes for a new worker?
•feeling unsafe, overwhelmed, outside of personal comfort zone
•looking outside oneself for techniques and to imitate
•having frequent fight or flight reactions to situations
•looking for safe youth to connect with
True or False decolonization requires an understanding of Indigenous history.
True!! Decolonization requires an understanding of Indigenous history and acceptance and acknowledgement of the truth and consequences of that history.
Define Anti-Oppression in CYC Work
..... seeks to recognize the oppression that exists in our society and attempts to mitigate its affects and eventually equalize the power imbalance in our communities
True or False... You must submit a SOR within 24 hours of becoming aware of the incident.
True!!!
a)Within 24 hours of becoming aware of the incident, submit a Serious Occurrence Report OR
b) Within 3 hours of becoming aware of the incident, submit an Enhanced Serious Occurrence Report if emergency services (police, fire, or ambulance) are used in response to a “significant” incident and/or if the incident is likely to result in significant public or medic attention
What does MCYS mean?
Ministry of Children and Youth Services
What are some tasks of a level 2 worker?
Level 2 – The Treatment Planner and Change Agent
•creating opportunities for youth to be independent
•relaxing external control, and eliminating punishments/consequences
•can be comfortable with the uncertainty and confusion as youths refuse to be responsible for themselves and try to get adults to take over and make decisions for them
•encourage experiments with choices, with the freedom to succeed or fail
•being able to trust your judgement as you trust a youth to make good decisions
•understanding how to use the environment creatively to challenge youth
•use recreation and daily living experiences in a strategic and educational way
•use theoretical knowledge and assessment concepts to create learning opportunities for youth
True of False the process of decolonization must include non-Indigenous people.
The process of decolonization must include non-Indigenous people and Indigenous Peoples working toward a future that includes all.
True or False? Restorative Practice is a relational approach for addressing critical incidents where harm and conflicts occur amongst individuals.
TRUE!!!
True or False? Different requirements for abuse reporting depending on age
True --- there are different requirements for abuse reporting depending on age
What does BID stand for?
Being.Doing.Interpreting the characteristics of relational child & youth care.
What are some tasks of a Level 3 worker?
Level 3 – The Creative, Free-Thinking Professional
•This worker is articulate about the treatment that is happening and can design plans for both individuals and the group.
•The new challenge at this stage is to be able to develop innovative treatment strategies and to modify the program where needed to fit individual youth.
•This worker can use the experience gained with prior youth to fit new behavior into a context that isn’t formulaic but builds on this knowledge.
•This worker is convinced of the importance of self-awareness and discusses his/her own issues as often as the youth’s when creating ways to support change.
Define reconciliation
Reconciliation is an important part of the process of decolonization. Reconciliation requires that Indigenous people tell their stories and that they are heard. It requires a shared understanding of our common past and a shared vision of the future.
What are the five components of Milieu Therapy?
Structure
Routine
Daily living focus (what does this mean?)
Behavior Management (limits, consequences)
Programming
What are the three types of missing youth?
Those that left and don’t want to come back (we need to ask WHY?)
Those youth that are out, hanging out, we know where they are….
Vulnerable and victimized – youth being trafficked, held, abused.
What is the TRC?
Truth and Reconciliation Committee
What are some components of the Evolution of Services?
Early Identification
Prevention
Education
Training
Consulting
Advocacy
Name an institution or ideology that contributes to colonialism.