Abstract
AbstractYoung people are frequently told when a residential placement is being suggested, “It is for your own good”. The decision to place a young person away from home rests on a detailed assessment of the needs of the young person and the conviction of professionals that those needs can be better met in a residential placement. There are clear expectations that young people will be given high levels of care and protection in residential settings.This paper outlines how a residential placement contributes to the vulnerability of young people. It is argued that if a young person is abused by staff and/or peers in a residential setting, it is even harder for victims to speak out because they are away from home. It is proposed that residential settings and all professionals involved in planning and supporting the placement of young people should take an active and systemic approach to the prevention of abuse of children in residential settings.
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