아동학대 대응체계 변화에 따른 아동보호전문기관의 심층사례관리 과제

Abstract

This study was conducted for the purpose of exploring the current case management performance of child protection agencies after the publicization of the child abuse response system, and finding the future direction as a specialized agency for in-depth child abuse case management. To this end, from July to September in 2021, we conducted individualized in-depth interviews with five public officials in charge of child abuse investigation. The interview questions were about experiences of cooperation between public child protection sector and child protection agencies, expectations of child protection agencies’ role as an in-depth child abuse case management institution, and future tasks for in-depth case management agencies. As a result of the analysis, study participants who represent the public sector expressed various concerns and expectations about the in-depth child abuse case management of the child protection agencies, and suggested the practice competencies and environmental conditions necessary for a successful transition to the in-depth case management institution. Based on the results of the study, the practice competencies and policy strategies necessary for the development of child protection agencies’ in-depth cases management institution were proposed as implications of the study.