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Residential Care of Children - Comparative Perspectives (Hardcover, New)
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Residential Care of Children - Comparative Perspectives (Hardcover, New)
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For centuries, societies have relied upon residential care settings
to provide homes for children, and for much of that period a debate
has raged over whether such settings are appropriate places for
children to be raised. In recent years this debate has taken on an
international dimension as human rights policies have called into
question the legitimacy of residential care of children.
Unfortunately, the ideological fervor that usually accompanies such
discussions prevents a more nuanced understanding of the reasons
that countries continue to make use of residential care.
Residential Care of Children: Comparative Perspectives fills major
gaps in knowledge about residential care and is intended to inform
debates within and between nations about the appropriate use of
such institutions. Eleven country-specific chapters, written by
child welfare experts from around the world, provide an in-depth
understanding of the historical development of residential care,
the current state of affairs, and predictions for the future.
Chapters describe how residential care is defined in each country,
how it has evolved over time, factors that have contributed to the
observed pattern of development of residential care, and potential
concerns for the future. An integrative chapter presents a critical
cross-national perspective, identifying common themes and analyzing
underlying factors. Seeking to explain rather than cast judgment,
Residential Care of Children: Comparative Perspectives will be
fruitful reading for policymakers, program administrators,
advocates, practitioners, and scholars interested in creating
better services for vulnerable children and youth.
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