Report reveals traumatic effect of attacks on foster carers

Joe Lepper
Thursday, December 12, 2019

More than three quarters of foster carers are affected by trauma through violent incidents such as being assaulted by children in their care or from the threat of being harmed, a study has found.

Research has shown foster carers are experiencing traumatic events. Picture: Adobe Stock
Research has shown foster carers are experiencing traumatic events. Picture: Adobe Stock

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