Peer Violence in Children's Residential Care
Barter, Christine; Renold, Emma; Cawson, Pat; Berridge, David
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Description for Peer Violence in Children's Residential Care
Hardback. Num Pages: 249 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSB1; JNHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 445.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
249
Condition
New
Number of Pages
249
Place of Publication
Gordonsville, United States
ISBN
9781403935595
SKU
V9781403935595
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99-15
About Barter, Christine; Renold, Emma; Cawson, Pat; Berridge, David
CHRISTINE BARTER is Senior NSPCC Research Fellow with the University of Luton. She has previously undertaken research on a wide range of child protection issues. Recently Christine's work has focused on the methodological and ethical issues of undertaking research with children and young people. EMMA RENOLD is a Lecturer in Childhood Studies at the Cardiff School of Social Sciences, ... Read more
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