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Residential Children's Homes and the Youth Justice System

Identity, Power and Perceptions

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  • © 2014

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Authors:
  1. Julie Shaw

    1. University of Strathclyde, Scotland

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Julie Shaw
      Pages 1-7

  3. Setting the Scene

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 9-9
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    2. Developments and Experiences in Residential Care

      • Julie Shaw
      Pages 11-27

    3. Policy Context of Research

      • Julie Shaw
      Pages 28-48

    4. Introducing the Research Study: Theory and Method

      • Julie Shaw
      Pages 49-67

  4. Research Findings

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 69-69
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    2. Disempowerment, Responsibility and Difference

      • Julie Shaw
      Pages 71-88

    3. Solidarity, Conflict and the Residential Regime

      • Julie Shaw
      Pages 89-109

    4. Instability, Homogeneity and Isolation

      • Julie Shaw
      Pages 110-129

    5. ‘Policing’, Power and Perceptions

      • Julie Shaw
      Pages 130-149

  5. Conclusion

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 151-151
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    2. Key Findings and Implications for Policy and Practice

      • Julie Shaw
      Pages 153-172

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 173-192
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About this book

This book explores the factors at the individual, institutional and systemic levels which contribute to children's home residents coming to the attention of the youth justice system, and the consequent implications for policy and practice. Perspectives are drawn from both young people and professionals in the care and youth justice systems.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Strathclyde, Scotland

    Julie Shaw

About the author

Julie Shaw is a Research Fellow in the School of Social Work and Social Policy at the University of Strathclyde, Scotland, and has previously worked as a Probation Officer. She is co-author of Young People and the Care Experience: Research, Policy and Practice.

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