Shaw, Julie, 1945-

Young people and the care experience : research, policy and practice / Julie Shaw and Nick Frost. - London : Routledge, 2013. - ix, 165 pages ; 22 cm. - Adolescence and society . - Adolescence and society. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This volume explores the range of care options for young people who are, for a variety of reasons, unable to live with their parents. It puts these issues in a global context, and makes suggestions for improving the system. It will be of interest to researchers and students of developmental and social psychology, social work, and also to policy makers and all those who work with children in care.

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Children--Institutional care.
Children--Institutional care--Psychological aspects.
Adoption.
Adoption--Psychological aspects.
Child development.
Society.