Programs for 'acting out' young children in care

["Adam Tomison" <adamt@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear colleagues,

While it is generally acknowledged that a significant proportion of
adolescents in the alternative care system 'act out' (ie substance
abuse, crime, running away, violence etc.) and may become very difficult
to manage, concerns are growing that similar problems are now being
observed in younger children (8-10 yrs) in the care system.  Agencies
are reporting that growing numbers of these children are also
unmanageable and are not being adequately cared for/supported.

Is anyone familiar with material or programs that target this problem or population.

Any assistance appreciated.

Cheers

Adam Tomison

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Dr Adam Tomison
Research Advisor & Senior Research Fellow
National Child Protection Clearinghouse
Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Melbourne, VIC, 3000
AUSTRALIA

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