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Berejena Mhongera, Pamhidzayi – Child Care in Practice, 2017
This qualitative study explored adolescent girls' perspectives and programme needs as they transition from two institutions in Highfield, Harare, Zimbabwe. The study was guided by the sustainable livelihood and feminist theoretical frameworks. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 32 adolescent girls (16 inside and 16 outside) from…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Females, Foreign Countries, Qualitative Research
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Durka, Katie; Hacker, Thomas – Child Care in Practice, 2015
Looked-after and accommodated children are at higher risk of poor mental health and behavioural difficulties and experience high levels of emotional and psychological distress. Consultation plays a pivotal role in providing indirect support to vulnerable children and young people. The aim of this study was to explore the experience of consultation…
Descriptors: Residential Care, Child Care, Consultation Programs, Mixed Methods Research
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Malvaso, Catia; Delfabbro, Paul; Hackett, Louisa; Mills, Hayley – Child Care in Practice, 2016
Although leaving statutory out-of-home care can be a challenging time for many young people, it is recognised that young people who have multiple or complex needs find this transition particularly difficult. This study aims to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by care leavers who have complex needs, as well as to identify some of…
Descriptors: Semi Structured Interviews, Focus Groups, Foreign Countries, Check Lists