Indonesian Journal of Community Health Nursing
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): FEBRUARY 2026

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF UNJUSTIFIED CHILD REMOVAL BY FINNISH SOCIAL WORKERS

Li, Xingan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Feb 2026

Abstract

ABSTRACT Introduction: This paper examines the psychological consequences of the unjustified removal of a child from our family by social workers in a context where child protection practices have been compromised.   Method: The case study presented highlights the child's increased familiarity with terms commonly used by social workers, which subsequently shapes their everyday conversations around foster care, abuse, violence, social workers, child protection, medication, and freedom.   Result: The child interprets their previous home experiences, including basic activities such as eating, drinking, and personal hygiene, as instances of violence and abuse. The paper argues that social workers, in their pursuit to justify the removal, meticulously scrutinize every aspect of family life, often fabricating evidence to support their decision.   Conclusion: It suggests that such actions are not solely motivated by the welfare of children or the support of families, but rather influenced by the existence of foster care systems established as business chains, leading to an increased demand for children to fill vacancies. The analysis reveals a disconnection between the social workers' actions and factual justifications, as they resort to the creation of narratives based on minute details of family life.   Keywords: Child removal, Child protection, Social workers, Foster care, Psychological impact

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJCHN

Publisher

Subject

Immunology & microbiology Nursing Public Health

Description

Indonesian Journal of Community Health Nursing is a scientific media periodically published twice a year (February and August) which contains scientific articles on health and nursing specifically related to the topic of community health nursing that published by Faculty of Nursing Universitas ...