Children’s Homes Revisited
Children’s Homes Revisited by David Berridge, published by Jessica Kingsley in November 1997, offers an in-depth examination of the dynamics within children’s homes. This edition spans 196 pages and is presented in English. The book is grounded in a three-year national research study that investigates who resides in children’s homes, the staff who work there, and the operational effectiveness of these facilities. It critiques the crises faced by children’s homes over the past decade and explores the evolving landscape of residential child care services.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of service use patterns, policy developments, and social factors impacting families. Berridge and co-author Isabelle Brodie draw on interviews with local authority managers, staff, and residents, providing a detailed account of their experiences in various homes. This comprehensive study culminates in recommendations for improving the quality of care and future management practices in children’s homes, making it a significant resource for those interested in child welfare and social services.
Official synopsis Publisher
Who lives in children’s homes and why? Who works there? How are the homes run? How effective are they? In this book, based on a three-year national research study, David Berridge and Isabelle Brodie examine the changes in structure and use of residential child care services over the last ten years. Beginning with a critique of the series of crises to have hit children’s homes over the past decade (such as Pindown), the authors analyse the changing patterns of service use, developments in policy and the law, and general social factors affecting families. They consider findings from key research studies, interviews with managers in local authorities, staff and residents of homes, staying in each home for almost a week. The detailed account this provides forms the basis of their comprehensive analysis of the quality of care available and their recommendations for policy, practice, and the future management of children’s homes.
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