The infant protection system in France: How does it work?

Infant Mental Health Journal

Volumn 29, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 5-20

  Guedeney, Antoine ^a   Guedeney, Nicole ^b  

^a BICHAT HOSPITAL   (France)

^b INSTITUT MUTUALISTE MONTSOURIS   (France)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CHILD ABUSE; CHILD CARE; CHILD WELFARE; CLINICAL OBSERVATION; FOLLOW UP; FORENSIC MEDICINE; FRANCE; HUMAN; HUMAN RIGHTS; INFANT; LEGAL ASPECT; MENTAL HEALTH; NEGLECT; PRIORITY JOURNAL; REVIEW; SKILL; SOCIAL WORK; TODDLER;

EID: 55849136946     PISSN: 01639641     EISSN: 10970355     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/imhj.20162     Document Type: Review

References (63)

1. Appel, G. (1982). An attempt to eradicate deficiency in a nursery. Neuropsychiatrie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence, 4-5, 257-262.
2. Armstrong, K.L., Fraser, J.A., Dadds, M.R., & Morris, J. (1999). A randomized, controlled trial of nurse home visiting to vulnerable families with newborns. Journal of Pediatric Child Health, 35, 237-244.
3. Associatione Française d'Information et de Recherche sur l'EnfanceMaltraitée (AFIREM). (1999). Treating maltreatment. Paris: Karthala.
4. Association Francçaise d'Information et de Recherche sur l'Enfance Maltraitée (AFIREM). (2004). AFIREM-Info. Bulletin, 6, 1-6, Paris.
5. Aubry, J. (1955). La carence de soins maternels (2nd ed.). Paris: CIE. 1965.
6. Berger, M. (1997). The child and the suffering from separation: Divorce, adoption, placement. Paris: Dunod.
7. Berger, M. (2002a). Bellevue Hospital milestones for parental failings. In P. Durning & M. Gabel (Eds.), Evaluation(s) des maltraitances (pp. 95-104). Paris: Fleurus.
8. Berger, M. (2002b). L'échec de la protection de l'enfance en danger ou l'impossible changement. Devenir, 14, 197-238.
9. Berger, M. (2003). The failure of child protective services. Paris: Dunod.
10. Berger, M., Ciccone, A., & Guedeney, N. (2004). Alternate care with under sixs. A high risk situation. Devenir, 16, 213-228.
11. Bowlby, J. (1951). Maternal care and mental health. World Health Organization Monograph (Serial No. 2). Geneva, 179 p.
12. Byrne, J.G., O'Connor, T.G., Marvin, R.S., & Whelan, W.F. (2005). Practitioner review: The contribution of attachment theory to child custody assessment. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 46, 115-127.
13. Caffey, J. (1946).Multiple fractures in the long bones of infants suffering from chronic subdural hematoma. American Journal of Roentgen and Radiologic Therapy, 56, 163-173.
14. Conseil d'Etat. (1991). Status and protection of the child. Paris: La Documentation Française.
15. Corbillon, M., Assaily, J.P., & Duyme,M. (1998). The Aide Sociale à l'Enfance: Offsprings and follow-up of adults subjects being placed. Population, 2, 473-479.
16. Cox, J., Holden, J., & Sagovski, R. (1987). Detection of postnatal depression: Development of the 10-item Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. British Journal of Psychiatry, 150, 782-786.
17. Créoff, M. (2003). Guide of protection of maltreated childhood. Paris: Dunod.
18. Crowell, J.A. (2003). Assessment of attachment security in a clinical setting: Observations of parents and children. Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 24, 199-204.
19. David, M. (1989). Foster care: From practicals to theory. Paris: ESF.
20. David, M. (1990). The baby in foster care. Devenir, 4, 104-113.
21. David, M., & Appel, G. (1962). A study of affective deficiencies in a nursery. Psychiatrie de l'enfant, 4, 407-442.
22. David, M., & Appel, G. (1973). Lòczy: An unusual substitute for maternal care. Paris: Scarabée.
23. David, M., Castex, E., Leger, E.M., & Merlet, A.M. (1981). Dangers within early mother-infant relationship when mother is psychotic. 24, 151-196.
24. Direction de l'Action Sociale, de l'Enfance et de la Santé (DASES). (1999). Guide of social help towards childhood. Paris: Author.
25. Direction de l'action sociale de l'enfance et de la sante (DASES). (2002). ASE in Paris: Activity Report 2002. Paris: Author
26. Direction de l'action sociale de l'enfance et de la sante (DASES). (2003). Raylont d'activité des services. www.paris.fr.
27. Dolto, F. (1965). Psychoanalysis & pediatrics. Paris: Bonnier Lespiaut.
28. Dozier, M., Higley, E., Albus, K.E., & Nutter, A. (2002). Intervening with foster infants' caregivers: Targeting three critical needs. Infant Mental Health Journal, 23, 541-554.
29. Duchesne, N., & Roy, J. (1991). Children of psychotic mothers: Developmental risks and early interactions. A review. Neuropsychiatrie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence, 39, 291-299.
30. Dumaret, A.C., & Coppel-Batsch,M. (1996). Follow-up at adulthood of children in foster care. Psychiatrie de l'enfant, 39, 613-671.
31. Fava-Vizziello, G., Disnan, G., & Colucci, M.R. (2001). Psychotic parents. Clinical pathways of children of psychiatric parents. Genève: Médecine et Hygiène.
32. Fraiberg, S. (1989). Pathological defenses in infancy. In L. Fraiberg (Ed.), Selected writings of Selma Fraiberg (pp. 183-202). Columbus: Ohio State University Press. (French translation: 1993; Devenir, 5, 7-21)
33. Gabel, M. (1990). The maltreated infant and the professionals in charge of protecting him. Devenir, 4, 62-70.
34. Gabel, M. (1992). Sexually abused children. Paris: Presses Universitaires de France.
35. Gauthier, Y., Fortin, G., & Géliu, G. (2004). Clinical applications of attachment theory for children in foster care: The importance of continuity. Infant Mental Health Journal, 25, 379-396.
36. Gosset, D., Hedouin, V., Revuelta, E., & Desurmont, M. (1997). Child abuse. Paris: Masson.
37. Guedeney, A., & Guedeney, N. (2002). Attachment: Concepts & clinical applications. Paris: Masson. p. 10.
38. Guedeney, A., Guedeney, N., & Morales-Huet, M. (1995). Fraiberg in Paris. (1995). The Signal, WAIMH Bulletin, 1, 1-5. p. 11.
39. Guedeney, A., & Lebovici, S. (1997). Evaluation into the relationship: Reflections on new trends in evaluation, assessment, and classification. Infant Mental Health Journal, 18, 171-181.
40. Guedeney, N., Fermanian, J., Guelfi, D., & Delour, M. (1995). First results of the translation of the EPDS in a Parisian population: Validation & translation. Devenir, 7, 62-59.
41. Guedeney, N., Moralès Huet,M., Béguier, I., & Rabouam, C. (1994). The home visiting group: An example of networking between infancy professionals. Devenir, 6, 31-54.
42. Hodges, J., & Tizard, B. (1989). Family relationships of ex-institutional adolescents. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 30, 77-97.
43. Huyette, M. (1999). A guide of judiciary protection of childhood. Paris: Dunod.
44. Jardin, F., & David, M. (1993). To protect and take care of infants exposed to failing parents. Devenir, 5, 19-34.
45. Kempe, C.H., Silverman, C.H., Steele, B.F., Droegmuller, W., & Silver, H.K. (1962). The battered child syndrome. Journal of the American Medical Association, 181, 17-24.
46. Lemay, M. (1979). My mother hurts. Paris: Fleurus. Edition revue et augmentée, 1993.
47. Lemoine, P., Harousseau,H., Borteyru, J.P., & Menuet, J.C. (1968). Children of alcoholic parents: Observed abnormalities. A propos de 127 cas. Ouest Médical, 8, 476-482.
48. Loi no 2002-2 du 2-1-2002 rènovant e'action soùale et médico - sociale NOR: MESX 0000 158L. www.legifrance.gouv.fr.
49. Mouhot, F. (2001a). Observation des interactions mère enfant à risque en maison maternelle. Neuropsychiatrie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence, 49, 171-177.
50. Mouhot, F. (2001b). Follow-up of children in the ASE. Devenir, 13, 31-66.
51. Naves, P., Briand, C., & Oui, A. (2003). Pour et avec les enfants et les adolescents, leurs parents et les professionnels: Contributions à l'amélioration du système français de protection de l'enfance et de l'adolescence. Minisère délégué à la famille; Ministère de la santé, de la famille et des personnes handicapées, Paris. Retrieved September 9, 2006, from www.ladocfrancaise.gouv.fr/brp/notices/ 034000379.shtml
52. Naves, P., Cathala, B., & Deparis, J.M. (2000). It does work - Enhancing the French protective system. Foster care for children d'adolescents. Paris: Ministère de l'emploi et de la solidarité.
53. Observatoire National de l'Action Sociale Decentralisee (ODAS). (1994). Observation of endangered childhood. Paris: ODAS Editeur.
54. Observatoire National de l'Action Sociale Decentralisée (ODAS). (2002). Rapport 2002. Paris: Author.
55. Observatoire Parisien de l'Enfance en Danger (OPED). (2003). Rapport 2003. Paris: Author.
56. Osofsky, J.D., & Lederman, C. (2004). Healing the child in juvenile court. In J.D. Osofsky (Ed.), Young children and trauma: Intervention and treatment (pp. 221-241). New York: Guilford Press.
57. Provence, S., & Lipton, R. (1962). Infants in institutions: A comparison with family reared infants in the first year of life. New York: International University Press.
58. Reder, P., & Lucey, C. (1995). Assessment of parenting: Psychiatric and psychological contributions. London: Routledge.
59. Sirol, F., Marillaud, M., & Guedeney, A. (1999). From the judge to the therapist. Psychiatrie de l'enfant, 42, 211-243.
60. Stoleru, S., & Morales, M. (1990). Psychothérapies mères-nourrisson dans les familles à problèmes multiples. Devenir, 2, 8-28.
61. Strauss, P., Manciaux, M., & Deschamps, G. (1978). Abused infants. (1972-1975). Paris: RH.
62. Tardieu, A. (1860). A forensic study on abuse and maltreatments, 13, 361-398.
63. Zeanah, C.H., Larrieu, J.A., Scott Heller, S., Valliere, J., Hinshaw-Fuselier, S., Aoki, Y., et al. (2001). Evaluation of a preventive intervention for maltreated infants and toddlers in foster care. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 40, 214-221.