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Young People's Transitions from Care to Adulthood: International Research and Practice

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The transition from care into adulthood is a difficult step for any young person, but young people leaving care have a high risk of social exclusion, both in terms of material disadvantage and marginalisation.

In Young People's Transitions from Care to Adulthood leading academics gather together the latest international research relating to the transition of young people leaving care, outlining and comparing the range of legal and policy frameworks, welfare regimes and innovative practice across 16 countries. The book also highlights the variations that exist between different groups leaving care.

Featuring key messages for policy and practice, this book will give academics, practitioners and policymakers valuable insights into how to encourage resilience and improve outcomes for care leavers.

Language: English

Pages: 320

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Release: April 15, 2008

ISBN: 1843106108

ISBN 13: 9781843106104

Young People's Transitions from Care to Adulthood: International Research and Practice

5/5 ( ratings)

The transition from care into adulthood is a difficult step for any young person, but young people leaving care have a high risk of social exclusion, both in terms of material disadvantage and marginalisation.

In Young People's Transitions from Care to Adulthood leading academics gather together the latest international research relating to the transition of young people leaving care, outlining and comparing the range of legal and policy frameworks, welfare regimes and innovative practice across 16 countries. The book also highlights the variations that exist between different groups leaving care.

Featuring key messages for policy and practice, this book will give academics, practitioners and policymakers valuable insights into how to encourage resilience and improve outcomes for care leavers.

Language: English

Pages: 320

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Release: April 15, 2008

ISBN: 1843106108

ISBN 13: 9781843106104

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