| Description |
[x], 197 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. One. The local and international context of leaving care policy and practice. Explaining care leavers' poor outcomes -- Towards better outcomes: a social investment model of support for care leavers - Comparing leaving care policy and practice -- A critical overview of existing leaving care research -- Pt. Two. Research-based studies of Australian leaving care policy and practice. A qualitative study of the relationship between out-of-home care experiences and post-care outcomes for young people leaving care in Victoria -- Towards a community development support model for young people transitioning from state out of home care: a case study of the experience of care leavers in rural Victoria -- 'Out in the world with no-one': a qualitative study of the housing pathways of young people who have recently left state out-of-home care |
| Summary |
"Young people leaving state care are arguably one of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in society. The social and economic costs associated with the current failure to provide adequate leaving-care and post-care supports to care-leavers are significant both for the individuals involved and the broader community. This book draws on new researched-based Australian studies and refers to local and international evidence in analysing leaving-care policy and practice. It provides much needed information on the relationships between care-leaver experiences, support programs and their outcomes, and our understanding of 'what works' with different groups of care-leavers"--Back cover |
| Analysis |
Australian |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-194) and index |
| Subject |
Young adults -- Housing -- Australia.
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Young adults -- Institutional care -- Australia.
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Young adults -- Services for -- Australia.
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Youth -- Deinstitutionalization -- Australia.
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Youth -- Institutional care -- Australia.
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| Author |
Johnson, Guy.
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Moslehuddin, Badal
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| ISBN |
1921875186 |
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9781921875182 |
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