A Cohort Study of 'Ohana Conferencing in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases

Protecting Children. 19(4): 36-46, 2005

11 Pages Posted: 12 Sep 2012

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Lorenn Walker

Hawai'i Friends of Restorative Justice & University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

Date Written: 2005

Abstract

According to Hawaii Revised Statutes (2001), an 'Ohana Conference is a “family-focused, strength-based meeting facilitated by trained community facilitators designed to build and strengthen the network of protection of the extended family and the community for the child.” The statutes further read, “Ohana conferences include extended family members and other important people in the child’s life and rely on them to participate in making plans and decisions. The purpose of the Ohana conference is to establish a plan that provides for the safety and permanency needs of the child.”

Suggested Citation

Walker, Lorenn, A Cohort Study of 'Ohana Conferencing in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases (2005). Protecting Children. 19(4): 36-46, 2005, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2137955

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