Bibliograph

Young people's transitions from care to adulthood, international research and practice, edited by Mike Stein and Emily R. Munro

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Young people's transitions from care to adulthood, international research and practice, edited by Mike Stein and Emily R. Munro

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Young people's transitions from care to adulthood

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

edited by Mike Stein and Emily R. Munro

Series statement

Child welfare outcomes

Sub title

international research and practice

Summary

Drawing on the research of leading academics from 16 countires, this book presents an international perspective on the transition of young people leaving care into independent living. It provides a clear explanation of outcomes for care leavers that will signpost key messages for practice worldwide., 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

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