Children in Trouble: The Role of Families, Schools and Communities

Children in Trouble: The Role of Families, Schools and Communities

by Carol Hayden (Author)

Synopsis

Carol Hayden reviews evidence about children in trouble across a range of circumstances, demonstrating the tensions between welfare and justice, care and control in the treatment of these vulnerable young people and evaluating the implications of the current 'what works' debate within social policy. This book will be invaluable to all students and professionals working with children in social work, teaching or the criminal justice system.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 200
Edition: 2007
Publisher: Palgrave
Published: 16 Jan 2007

ISBN 10: 1403994862
ISBN 13: 9781403994868
Book Overview: I regard this as an excellent text. The main strengths are: (a) A solid underpinning by research.(b) A grounded and coherent theoretical approach.(c) A wide-ranging approach.(d) A clear and appropriate style.Nick Frost, University of Leeds, UK 'This book is invaluable for the light it throws on how adults' responses can improve, stabilise or deepend the difficulties of children in trouble.' - Children Now

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I regard this as an excellent text. The main strengths are: A solid underpinning by research; A grounded and coherent theoretical approach; A wide-ranging approach; A clear and appropriate style. --Nick Frost, University of Leeds
Author Bio
CAROL HAYDEN is currently Reader in Applied Social Research at the University of Portsmouth Institute for Criminal Justice Studies, UK. She has published widely on children and young people 'at risk' or 'in trouble'.