Vibeke Samsonsen
Biographic Data
| ID | 4422145 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Vibeke Samsonsen |
| GIVEN NAMES | Vibeke |
| FAMILY NAME | Samsonsen |
| SIGNATURE | SAMSONSEN V |
| AFFILIATIONS | Western Norway University of Applied Sciences |
| ORCID | 0009-0009-8540-789X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 16 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Critical realism as a fruitful approach to social work research as illustrated by two studies from the field of child and family welfare
This paper argues the case for taking a critical realist (CR) approach to social work research.The normativity in social work is often under-communicated in the social sciences, resulting in research that has an unclear value base as its starting point.Social work practice promotes social change and people's development, empowerment, and liberation.By taking a CR of view as a starting point for researching social problems, the focus shifts toward…
Social workers’ experiences of the use of experts in child protection cases: A comparative study from Norway and England
The use of independent experts varies by context, specifically in terms of the dynamics among experts, the child welfare services, and the legal system. This study enriches the current discussion of expertise in child protection cases, a subject that has received limited attention from the perspective of social workers. This explorative study delves into the experiences of social workers in child protection, comparing the use of independent exper…
The role of professional judgement in social work assessment: A comparison between Norway and England
Good quality assessment has a significant role to play in contributing to better outcomes for children in need of protection, so it is important to understand what supports best practice. This paper focuses on the role of professional judgement in assessment, and compares two very different national approaches. In England, governmental responses to perceived failings in the child protection system have led to a highly proceduralised and bureaucra…
Narratives from parents in England and Norway: Power and emotions in child protection assessments
The framework for assessment in child protection, as well as the context of the welfare state, differs between England and Norway. Assessments in England are structured in terms of a set model (the triangle) and procedures to be followed, whereas in Norway there are few national guidelines and not a set model for assessments. This underpins professional judgement as the most important component in Norway. This is a study of parents` experiences f…
Assessment in Child Protection: Social workers' voices in England and Norway
Good quality assessment in Child Protection is crucial to ensure adequate protection and provision. This article explores social workers` experiences with two different Child Protection assessment models: the “professional judgment model”, exemplified by Norway, and the “structured assessment model”, exemplified by England. The aim is to explore the experiences of social workers who carry out assessments in England and Norway, and compare and dis…
Narratives from parents in England and Norway: Power and emotions in child protection assessments
The framework for assessment in child protection, as well as the context of the welfare state, differs between England and Norway. Assessments in England are structured in terms of a set model (the triangle) and procedures to be followed, whereas in Norway there are few national guidelines and not a set model for assessments. This underpins professional judgement as the most important component in Norway. This is a study of parents` experiences f…
Assessment in Child Protection: Social workers' voices in England and Norway
Good quality assessment in Child Protection is crucial to ensure adequate protection and provision. This article explores social workers` experiences with two different Child Protection assessment models: the “professional judgment model”, exemplified by Norway, and the “structured assessment model”, exemplified by England. The aim is to explore the experiences of social workers who carry out assessments in England and Norway, and compare and dis…
The role of professional judgement in social work assessment: A comparison between Norway and England
Good quality assessment has a significant role to play in contributing to better outcomes for children in need of protection, so it is important to understand what supports best practice. This paper focuses on the role of professional judgement in assessment, and compares two very different national approaches. In England, governmental responses to perceived failings in the child protection system have led to a highly proceduralised and bureaucra…
Social workers’ experiences of the use of experts in child protection cases: A comparative study from Norway and England
The use of independent experts varies by context, specifically in terms of the dynamics among experts, the child welfare services, and the legal system. This study enriches the current discussion of expertise in child protection cases, a subject that has received limited attention from the perspective of social workers. This explorative study delves into the experiences of social workers in child protection, comparing the use of independent exper…
Assessment in Child Protection: Social workers' voices in England and Norway
Good quality assessment in Child Protection is crucial to ensure adequate protection and provision. This article explores social workers` experiences with two different Child Protection assessment models: the “professional judgment model”, exemplified by Norway, and the “structured assessment model”, exemplified by England. The aim is to explore the experiences of social workers who carry out assessments in England and Norway, and compare and dis…
Narratives from parents in England and Norway: Power and emotions in child protection assessments
The framework for assessment in child protection, as well as the context of the welfare state, differs between England and Norway. Assessments in England are structured in terms of a set model (the triangle) and procedures to be followed, whereas in Norway there are few national guidelines and not a set model for assessments. This underpins professional judgement as the most important component in Norway. This is a study of parents` experiences f…
The role of professional judgement in social work assessment: A comparison between Norway and England
Good quality assessment has a significant role to play in contributing to better outcomes for children in need of protection, so it is important to understand what supports best practice. This paper focuses on the role of professional judgement in assessment, and compares two very different national approaches. In England, governmental responses to perceived failings in the child protection system have led to a highly proceduralised and bureaucra…
Critical realism as a fruitful approach to social work research as illustrated by two studies from the field of child and family welfare
This paper argues the case for taking a critical realist (CR) approach to social work research.The normativity in social work is often under-communicated in the social sciences, resulting in research that has an unclear value base as its starting point.Social work practice promotes social change and people's development, empowerment, and liberation.By taking a CR of view as a starting point for researching social problems, the focus shifts toward…
Social workers’ experiences of the use of experts in child protection cases: A comparative study from Norway and England
The use of independent experts varies by context, specifically in terms of the dynamics among experts, the child welfare services, and the legal system. This study enriches the current discussion of expertise in child protection cases, a subject that has received limited attention from the perspective of social workers. This explorative study delves into the experiences of social workers in child protection, comparing the use of independent exper…
Law (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Social Work Education and Practice (5 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (4 works) · Law (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Public relations (3 works) · Social Work (3 works) · Accountability (2 works)