Young People's Transitions from Care to Adulthood

Young People's Transitions from Care to Adulthood
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Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages : 322
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ISBN-10 : 9781846427916
ISBN-13 : 1846427916
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Book Synopsis Young People's Transitions from Care to Adulthood by : Mike Stein

Download or read book Young People's Transitions from Care to Adulthood written by Mike Stein and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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