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Children´s Homes: A Study in Diversity
Ian Sinclair
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Description for Children´s Homes: A Study in Diversity
Paperback. This text is based upon a research report, approved by the Department of Health, about the assessment, measurement and production of good quality care in children's homes. It addresses the continuing debate about the uncertainty surrounding the purpose of children's homes. Series: Living Away from Home: Studies in Residential Care. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JHBC; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 486.
Children s homes have cultures which vary from the benign to the malignant. Using a distinctive cross-institutional design, this study of 48 children s homes shows how some were characterised by widespread bullying, delinquency and low morale among both staff and residents whilst others were relatively peaceful and friendly. These differences are explained by the way these homes were resourced, managed and run, thus providing lessons for the future. This accessible text provides
* a much-needed insight into the management of children s homes and the impact on their residents
* perspectives from a large sample of children, ... Read more
Children s homes have cultures which vary from the benign to the malignant. Using a distinctive cross-institutional design, this study of 48 children s homes shows how some were characterised by widespread bullying, delinquency and low morale among both staff and residents whilst others were relatively peaceful and friendly. These differences are explained by the way these homes were resourced, managed and run, thus providing lessons for the future. This accessible text provides
* a much-needed insight into the management of children s homes and the impact on their residents
* perspectives from a large sample of children, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Series
Living Away from Home: Studies in Residential Care
Number of Pages
308
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471984566
SKU
V9780471984566
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Ref
99-50
About Ian Sinclair
Ian Sinclair and Ian Gibbs are the authors of Children's Homes: A Study in Diversity, published by Wiley.
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