A recent Youth Justice Board study shows that more than 40 per cent of young people in custody have been in the care system. Many of the risk factors associated with committing a crime are the same as those in care.
This best-practice guide summarises how the right care plan and initiatives such as restorative justice in children's homes and mentoring can help to reduce the likelihood of offending.
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Why it's worth it: inclusive education in Scotland - a parents' perspective
This book makes the case for young people with special educational needs to be taught in mainstream settings, arguing that no child is "too disabled" or "too challenging", given the right support. Based on interviews with parents in Scotland, it gives accounts of what works and what doesn't in creating inclusive education. It examines policy, legality and information on placements.
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