Protecting the child’s cultural ties, family languages and understanding of their own history.
A language or cultural connection should not be lost by default while a family dispute is being decided. We call for language needs and established relationships to be recorded and considered in education, care and proceedings.
Our legal analysis separates nationality, cultural identity and communication needs, drawing on CRC Articles 8, 29 and 30. Learning Georgian and preserving a family language can work together. [1]
Research & practiceAn interview should help a child describe an experience—not teach a child the answer. Protecting that distinction is a professional responsibility.
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Case analysisAn assessment can shape where a child lives, who they see and what support they receive. Its conclusions need to withstand scrutiny, regardless of which institution produced it.
Read the articleCase analysisA child’s identity is more than a passport. It includes the language used with family, cultural relationships and the ability to understand their own history.
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Case analysisChildren need room to explain their lives in their own words. They should not be asked to prove loyalty to an adult or provide the answer that ends a case.
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