Abstract
Children and young people in residential care are some of the most vulnerable in our society. They may have experienced violence and physical, sexual or emotional abuse. They may be involved in offending or the misuse of drugs and alcohol. They are separated from their families and have to cope with living in a group situation with other young people and staff members. Children and young people in residential care also possess strengths, competencies and resilience. We have much to learn from their experiences and perspectives, both generally and surrounding their time in care. This paper will address the ethical issues which arise from gaining the views of children and young people in residential care.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | For Our Own Safety: Examining the Safety of High-Risk Interventions for Children and Young People |
| Editors | Michael A. Nunno, David M. Day, Lloyd Bullard |
| Pages | 3-24 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- young people
- physical restraint
- residential care
- child safety
- child care
