〔論文〕移住外国人女性における生活構造の脆弱性に関する研究 ―子育ての担い手としての立場に焦点をあてて―

　　This paper discusses the vulnerability of migrant women based on literature and statistics of international and domestic organizations. Migrant women are vulnerable to gender discrimination and violence. With the feminization of migration in globalized societies, this discrimination and violence has increased and become more salient.　　Migrant women who live in Japan experience vulnerability caused by barriers of culture and language, gender discrimination and violence, poverty facing single-mother households, and by lack of support for childrearing families. In providing support for migrant women, it is not entirely accurate to attribute problems solely to the idea that the vulnerability among migrant women is caused by their not being Japanese.　　In Japan, Migrant women’s vulnerability consists of various factors such as poor working environment, the cultural and linguistic barriers many migrants face, lack of support for families with children, and poverty in general. Therefore, in order for effective support to be provided for migrant women, public social services to deal with issues of childcare, poverty, and gender related problems should be developed. Services designed specifically to help migrant women and other non-Japanese residents should be developed as well

〔研究ノート〕 家庭的保育事業における個別ケアを要する 乳幼児及び障害児に関する調査研究

This study aims to reveal the current circumstances in provision of care for children with disabilities or with health problems(referred to as "children with special needs")in family day care services. A questionnaire survey was conducted in 121 cities that provide family day care services. Result showed that about 37% of cities accepted or got requests to accept children with special needs. Issues such as the caregivers\u27 unsuitable home environments, lack of extra payment for caregivers, and lack of skills among caregivers are factors that might prevent cities from accepting children with special needs into family day care services. On the other hand, stable environment and small group setting could make these services suitable for children with special needs, as well

Digital narratives and storytelling to share experiences: social prescribing for social workers and immigrants

This study examines the effectiveness of digital narrative methods as a means for immigrants who are isolated in their communities and the social workers who support them to share experiences, knowledge and information; identify where problems lie; and examine avenues for problem solving. In particular, we propose a framework for further discussion, focusing on the significance of social prescriptions in assisting minority citizens who are isolated in society. We go on to investigate how immigrants can be integrated into the social networks of their communities to help them build mutual understanding and common understanding with other citizens. The study examines whether the transmission and sharing of experiences, knowledge and information through digital narratives using digital devices and the fostering of mutual understanding and mutual respect by the implementation of effective social prescriptions can help to support minorities