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Residential programs for children and young people: What we need and what we don’t need

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 February 2016

Frank Ainsworth
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Abstract

This article is written as a bold opinion piece. It stems from the fact that once again we are seeing reports of abuse in residential care while at the same time there are calls for the reclaiming of residential care as a positive choice for children and youth. Yet there seems to be confusion as to exactly what function these programs should perform in the broader out-of-home care system. There are also important questions about the knowledge and skills that staff would require if such programs are to be non-abusive. A rejoinder to this opinion piece would be welcome.

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Research Article
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Children Australia , Volume 32 , Issue 1 , 2007 , pp. 32 - 36
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2007

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