Did I Save or Hurt the Child? Analysis of the Experience of Art Therapists Working in Schools in the Arab Society in Israel Regarding the Obligation to Report Violence Against Children

IF 1.5 3区社会学 Q2 FAMILY STUDIES

Child & Family Social Work Pub Date : 2026-10-06 Epub Date: 2025-12-30 DOI:10.1111/cfs.70121

Amani Mussa, Barbara Jankowiak, Emilia Soroko, Anna Gulczyńska

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to understand how female art therapists (ATs) working with children from the Arab community in Israel experience the obligation to report violence against children. Data were collected through in-depth qualitative interviews using a semistructured format and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. The participants were 15 female ATs employed in elementary schools. Ten themes were identified, highlighting that violence is often concealed and culturally normalised, which makes reporting both complex and risky. ATs face numerous dilemmas and emotional burdens as they navigate the tension between fulfilling legal obligations and protecting themselves, the children and the therapeutic relationship. The findings underscore the importance of culturally sensitive training and tools for ATs, as well as the need for broader social change to support the duty to protect children through mandatory reporting.

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我救了孩子还是伤害了他？以色列阿拉伯社会学校艺术治疗师关于报告暴力侵害儿童义务的经验分析

本研究的目的是了解女性艺术治疗师（at）是如何与以色列阿拉伯社区的儿童一起工作的，他们有义务报告针对儿童的暴力行为。数据通过半结构化格式的深度定性访谈收集，并使用反身性主题分析进行分析。参与者是15名在小学工作的女助教。确定了十个主题，强调暴力往往是隐藏的和文化正常化的，这使得报告既复杂又有风险。当他们在履行法律义务与保护自己、孩子和治疗关系之间寻找平衡点时，面临着许多困境和情感负担。研究结果强调了文化敏感性培训和辅助教师工具的重要性，以及更广泛的社会变革的必要性，以支持通过强制性报告保护儿童的责任。

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