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Children's Homes: A Study in Diversity offers a detailed look at the varying cultures found within residential care settings. Through a cross-institutional study of 48 children's homes, this text examines why some environments experience bullying and low morale while others remain peaceful and friendly. By analyzing how homes are resourced and managed, this book provides practical lessons for future residential care improvements. It delivers a necessary look at the impact of management styles on both staff and residents, offering unique perspectives on the daily realities of living away from home. This study is a valuable resource for understanding the differences in institutional environments and the factors that shape them.

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This Wiley publication examines 48 different children's homes to compare institutional cultures.

The text explores how management and resourcing impact the atmosphere of residential care settings.

Readers gain insight into the causes of bullying, delinquency, and low morale in certain homes.

The study provides lessons for the future of residential care based on real-world institutional designs.

This book offers perspectives on how management affects both residents and staff members.

Product Specifications

Brand
Wiley
Format
paperback
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
24 November 1998
Listed Since
09 February 2007

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