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Conséquences des désastres sur les enfants et les adolescent·e·s et implications pour le travail social : recension des écrits et pistes d’intervention

Ariane Hamel and Nathalie St-Amour
Many researchers have focused on the influence of disasters exposure on children and teenagers. Most of the research performed are quantitative studies that center predominantly on posttraumatic stress, depression, and anxiety symptoms developed by youth. Few qualitative research take an interest in a more holistic picture of the impacts of disasters, such as the relocation in new communities or challenged interpersonal family dynamics, which can lead to violence against children. Moreover, few articles discuss implications for social work. The main objective of this article is to offer a recent and francophone literature review with an ecological approach about the impacts of disasters exposure on children and teenagers. Furthermore, to better equip social workers, promising avenues of individual, family focused, group and community-based interventions are discussed.

Portrait des expériences de violences sexuelles intrafamiliales et extrafamiliales dévoilées par les femmes fréquentant des centres d’aide au Québec

Manon Bergeron, Catherine Lavoie Mongrain, Martine Hébert and Marily Julien
Despite a strong prevalence of sexual violence in Canada, knowledge about its characteristics remains limited. Using data gathered from a study conducted with a sample of 1 824 women and female teenagers who have asked for support at Centres d’aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel (CALACS) in Québec, this article aims to provide a description of the sexual violence experienced by these women, the psychosocial support sought, and to compare some characteristics of intrafamilial and extrafamilial sexual violence. Results suggest a high rate of revictimization: close to 40% of study participants have reported two or more distinct events of sexual violence in their lives. Intrafamilial sexual violence suffered before the age of 18 years old tends to last longer and victims disclose their victimization later in life than those reporting extrafamilial sexual violence.

Points de vue d’hommes victimes d’abus sexuels durant leur enfance sur leur expérience : les retombées de l’aide mutuelle dans l’intervention de groupe

Jean-Martin Deslauriers, Ginette Berteau and Natacha Godbout
This research gives voice to men who were sexually abused as children or adolescents about their participation in a mutual aid group. The aim of this article is to document the men’s appreciation of this form of support. Their stories show the crucial nature of the relationships forged between the members of their group and the mutual support given and received, as well as the many positive outcomes in several dimensions of their lives. This model shows promise in services for male victims of childhood sexual abuse. These results underline the importance of building on the needs of each member, speaking up, using mutual support, valuing strengths, and co-constructing a group process that ensures change.

L’action communautaire, l’État et la collaboration partenariale au Québec : notes sur les dynamiques d’assimilation réciproque dans le contexte néolibéral

Eduardo González Castillo
In this article, we discuss the consequences of the neoliberal transformation of the welfare state for collaboration in the field of community action and intervention in Quebec. More particularly, we focus on the barriers that emerge from the neoliberal approach to collaboration around the practices of community-based organizations working with youth in conflict with the law. We base our study on the Gramscian study of hegemony. Three types of obstacles are identified in this article: the obstacles concerning the effectiveness of intervention practices, those related to the economic support of community action and those relating to the ethical dimension. In conclusion, we stress the importance of situating this issue in the context of the Civil Society-State relationship.

Soutenir une personne aînée composant avec une problématique d’accumulation compulsive : regard sur les réalités vécues par les personnes proches aidantes

Annik Moreau and Bernadette Dallaire
The prevalence of hoarding disorders is greater amongst people of age 55 and up. Relatives who support these seniors provide care in a context where aging and other mental disorders interact. Few studies have addressed this specific context of caregiving. The objective of this research was to shed light on personal and social issues experienced by hoarder’s close caregivers. Using a qualitative design, through individual interviews, we gathered testimony from eleven caregivers for seniors dealing with hoarding and eight social workers. Our results indicate that the interaction between aging and this mental disorder brings about considerable burden and specific concerns to close caregivers, as well as the development of strategies for “self preservation” throughout their pathway and in the caregiving. Social workers can play a key role to foster the well-being of close caregivers. In a broader perspective, it is important to instill, in concrete terms, a “culture of benevolence” in favor of close caregivers in our societies.

À l’intersection de plusieurs réalités : quand la diversité sexuelle rencontre le milieu rural agricole

Caroline Constantineau, Line Chamberland, Isabel Côté and Martin Blais
Although studies are now looking at LGBTQ communities in rural settings, few have looked at their situation in a traditionally male work context such as agriculture. This article aims to document the forms of exclusion experienced by people of sexual diversity working in rural agricultural areas. It is based on 12 semi-structured interviews with people of sexual diversity working in rural agricultural areas in Quebec conducted during two individual meetings. The results suggest that people of sexual diversity have to deal with symbolic, identity, territorial exclusion. The intersection between the farmers’ sexual orientation, their profession, and the fact of living outside metropolitan areas thus amplifies the difficulties they face despite the individual and collective strategies put in place.

Expérience et vécu des parents d’enfants trans et de la diversité de genre vivant en région

Annie Pullen Sansfaçon, Natasha Dionne, Tommly Planchat, Jennifer Dyer, Sarah Picket, Julie Temple-Newhook, Kimberley Manning, Julie James and Jennifer Davis
There is growing evidence that strong parental support is an important protector factor for the mental health of transgender and gender diversity (TGD) youth. Studies about parental support are essential to insure greater well-being of TNB youth. However, most studies concentrate on parent living in large urban area and the perspective of parents living outside major cities are rare. This exploratory research is the first looking specifically at this topic. It aims at understanding the experiences, challenges and opportunities of parents of TGD living outside large urban areas. We interviewed 9 parents living in different regions of Québec and completed thematic analysis. The results suggest a global positive experience for these parents, but they nevertheless experience challenges with access to health and social services for their youth. We propose recommendations to improve the experience of youth TDG and their parent living in region.

Soutien à l’autodétermination des jeunes par des personnes intervenantes en maison des jeunes en contexte pandémique

Anne Lessard, Manon Beaudoin, Nadia Rousseau, Patricia Dionne, Élise Lebeau and Andréanne Gadbois
Young people who interrupt school before obtaining a diploma are more likely to face adverse situations. Being self-determined promotes perseverance in the school, and therefore supports the success that leads to get a diploma. A response to three basic needs (autonomy, competence and belonging) optimizes self-determination. If the school environment can help support these needs, some young people meet them in the youth centers. Consequently, the work of community workers in youth centers is essential, but remains unknown. This study focused on support for young people’s self-determination by community workers in a youth center in a pandemic context. The article first presents the analysis of the Facebook page of this organization to describe their activities. Subsequently, the results of the interviews conducted with community workers (n = 11) make it possible to identify the support they offer to the three self-determination needs. The obstacles that hinder this work are also presented.

Les écrans chez les enfants d’âge préscolaire et leurs habiletés sociales : exploration de différents types d’utilisation des écrans et du rôle modérateur de la médiation parentale

Claudia Turcotte, Amandine Baude and Kévin Lavoie
The use of digital devices by young children is a topic that has gained a lot of attention in recent years. Although scientific advances have been made, the precise influence of these devices on children’s development is still not known. This research examines the association between preschoolers’ use of screens and their social skills, exploring the moderating role of parental mediation in these relationships. 116 parents with at least one child aged 3 to 5 years living in Quebec completed an online questionnaire. No relationship was found between screen time and children’s social skills. In contrast, parental supervision was positively associated with children’s social skills and emerged as a significant moderator of the relationship between screen time and social skills.