Resources: Just out - A round-up of new resources

This in-depth report from the Institute for Public Policy Researchanalyses the problems faced by today's teenagers and how economic andsocial forces have affected and caused them. The book's analysis looksat the experiences in several countries, including the UK, and concludesthat fears of feral young people are as misplaced as attempts to absolvethem of blame for their actions. The book says changes to society andchildren's services are needed to improve teenagers' lives.

Prepared to Care

This guide by Jane Butler offers advice for kinship carers and would-befoster carers. It covers the legal framework, what being a foster carerinvolves and how fostering children may affect families. It alsoincludes chapters on how to look after children and on caring forchildren who have been abused. The guide's appendices include a list ofuseful organisations that readers can contact.