Supporting Adult Care-Leavers: International Good Practice

by Suellen Murray

Book Overview

Growing up in care is not just a part of childhood, but can have ongoing impacts across a person's life. Various inquiries have revealed accounts of abuse and neglect, and a fracturing of family relationships. Organized thematically to allow comparison of different initiatives, this book considers the range of responses to adult care-leavers in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Initiatives examined include public inquiries,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 144731364X
• ISBN13: 9781447313649
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"