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Re-engaging separated fathers with their children after contact has broken down

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 February 2016

Andrew King  and
Ross Fletcher
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Abstract

This paper explores how separated fathers, who may have limited or no contact with their children, can be understood from a non-deficit perspective (Fleming 2002; Hawkins & Dollahite 1997; King 2000, 2001, 2005; King, Sweeney & Fletcher 2004). It describes how the generative fathering framework is used as a model to assist separated fathers to rebuild their connection with their children. The paper also examines parent/child contact time from a child focused perspective.

Type
Research Article
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Children Australia , Volume 32 , Issue 3 , 2007 , pp. 21 - 28
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2007

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