Peer Violence in Children's Residential Care

Barter, C.; Renold, E.; Berridge, D.; Cawson, P.

Much concern has been expressed about the scandal of physical and sexual abuse by care workers of children living in residential homes but this is the first detailed study of the major problem of violence between children . Based on extensive interviews with young people as well as staff, children's own perspectives and experiences of violence are highlighted. There is important new information about different levels of violence between homes, the significance of gender and group hierarchies, and strategies to tackle violence.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2004-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349518029

DOI: 10.1057/9780230005617

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 249