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Peer Violence in Children's Residential Care by Pat Cawson, Emma Renold, David Berridge and Christine Barter (2004, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan The Limited
ISBN-101403935599
ISBN-139781403935595
eBay Product ID (ePID)30481964
Product Key Features
Number of PagesXi, 249 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NamePeer Violence in Children's Residential Care
SubjectBullying, Social Work, Children's Studies, Public Policy / Social Policy, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare, Peer Pressure, Sociology / Marriage & Family
Publication Year2004
TypeTextbook
AuthorPat Cawson, Emma Renold, David Berridge, Christine Barter
Subject AreaFamily & Relationships, Political Science, Social Science
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight17.1 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2004-044362
Dewey Edition22
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal302.3
Table Of ContentChildhood, Peer Relationships and Peer Violence Mapping Peer Violence in Children's Homes Young People's Perspectives on Violence Staff Perspectives on Violence Shared and Different Understandings of Violence Institutional and Organisational Factors Evaluating Working Practices Responding to Violence - Methods of Intervention Conclusion Appendices
SynopsisMuch 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.
LC Classification NumberHM716-753.2
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