Sandra Rogne and Ylva B Almquist’s study investigates the impact of parental death during out-of-home care on premature mortality. Analyzing data from 948,483 Swedish individuals, they found that while out-of-home care experience raises mortality risk, parental death within placement does not further increase this risk. Further research is necessary to explore these dynamics.
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Risks of persistent offending among looked-after children
Ylva B Almquist and Lars Brännström, published a study in Developmental Child Welfare examining offending trajectories among adults with out-of-home care (OHC) histories. Analyzing data from over 740,000 individuals, the study reveals elevated persistent offending risks, particularly for men placed in OHC during adolescence. Nonetheless, most participants showed desistance patterns, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to curb criminal careers in this vulnerable population.
Labour market attachment among looked-after children
Lars Brännström, a long-term ICON member, authored a study on labor market attachment of individuals with out-of-home care (OHC) experiences. The study, published in the International Journal of Social Welfare, reveals that individuals with OHC-experiences, particularly those placed as teenagers, face a significantly higher risk of persistent disengagement from employment, education, or training (NEET) compared to peers without OHC experience. For more information, visit: https://doi.org/10.1111/ijsw.12695.