Peer Violence in Children's Residential Care (Paperback, 1st ed. 2004)

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.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2004
First published:	2004
Authors:	C. Barter • E. Renold • D. Berridge • P. Cawson
Dimensions:	216 x 140mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	249
Edition:	1st ed. 2004
ISBN-13:	978-1-349-51802-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Family & relationships > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > General
LSN:	1-349-51802-6
Barcode:	9781349518029

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