Apologies and the Legacy of Abuse of Children in 'Care': International Perspectives
. Ed(S): Skold, Johanna; Swain, S.
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paperback. This book positions inquiries into the historical abuse of children in care within the context of transitional justice. It examines investigation, apology and redress processes across a range of Western nations to trace the growth of the movement, national particularities and the impact of the work on professionals involved. Editor(s): Skold, Johanna; Swain, S. Series: Palgrave Studies in the History of Childhood. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBG; HBJD; HBJK; HBTB; JKSB1; JMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 300.
This book positions inquiries into the historical abuse of children in care within the context of transitional justice. It examines investigation, apology and redress processes across a range of Western nations to trace the growth of the movement, national particularities and the impact of the work on professionals involved.
This book positions inquiries into the historical abuse of children in care within the context of transitional justice. It examines investigation, apology and redress processes across a range of Western nations to trace the growth of the movement, national particularities and the impact of the work on professionals involved.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
Series
Palgrave Studies in the History of Childhood
Number of Pages
217
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349498697
SKU
V9781349498697
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99-15
About . Ed(S): Skold, Johanna; Swain, S.
Johanna Sköld is Lecturer in Child Studies at Linköping University, Sweden, and has written extensively about the history of foster care. She is a former member of the Swedish Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse and Neglect in Institutions and Foster Homes, and now researches comparative studies of similar inquiries internationally. Shurlee Swain is Professor of Humanities at ... Read more
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