Therapeutic Residential Care for Children and Youth: A Consensus Statement of the International Work Group on Therapeutic Residential Care

Author(s): James K. Whittaker; Lisa Holmes; Jorge F. Del Valle; Frank Ainsworth; Tore Andreassen; James Anglin; Christopher Bellonci; David Berridge; Amaia Bravo; Cinzia Canali; Mark Courtney; Laurah Currey; Daniel Daly; Robbie Gilligan; Hans Grietens; Annemiek Harder; Martha Holden; Sigrid James; Andrew Kendrick; Erik Knorth

Publication: 2016. "Residential Treatment for Children & Youth" 33, 2 (April-June): 89-106.

Identifier(s): Citation Key: 8733

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/0886571X.2016.1215755

Publication type: Journal Article

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Abstract:

¬†The article focuses on the consensus statement on therapeutic residential care developed jointly by an international consortium of experts on residential care. It highlights the efforts of British Prime Minister David Cameron in reviewing the role and purpose of residential placements within the wider child welfare system. Information about the working definition of therapeutic residential care is also offered.