Residential Children's Homes and the Youth Justice System: Identity, Power and Perceptions

Shaw, Julie

This book explores the factors at the individual, institutional and systemic levels which contribute to children's home residents coming to the attention of the youth justice system, and the consequent implications for policy and practice. Perspectives are drawn from both young people and professionals in the care and youth justice systems.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2014-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349457380

DOI: 10.1057/9781137319616

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 192