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Brønholt, Lis Lynge (2004). Should FGC (Family Group Conferences) be adjusted to the Mainstream Practice? Or Should the Mainstream Practice Be Adjusted to FGC? Ideals and Realities Paper presented in plenary session at the third Nordic Symposium on Family Group Conference, Svenska social- och kommunalhögskolan vid Helsingfors universitet (Soc&kom), Helsinki, Finland, 27-28 August. Downloaded 7 March 2005.

Two days ago a new study from the Danish Social Research Institute was released. The good news is that modern way of living has not ruined the family solidarity. Most families are close-knit. Around 40\% of the new mothers talk to their mother on a daily basis. So there is still a close connection between generations. The modern nuclear family is not as isolated as researchers had expected. I attach importance to the fact that FGC is a decision making model, where user involvement and influence is an integrated part. This is a step forward in democratisation of social work. It is a clear and simple model with clear values: respect for different views and cultures; willingness to listen to all family members and focus on both strengths and problems. When I formulated the headline of this contribution I had no way of knowing whether the politicians in Denmark would make FGC a right for all families, as a reform for families and children in need was on its way. (excerpt)

Link: www.stakes.fi/hyvinvointi/NFRS/LISplenaryEnglTanska.doc

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