Why are there such a frequent high number of children in care entering the youth justice system?
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ABSTRACT
The increased number of children entering the youth justice system is one of the most neglected issues in Britain. The present situation is quite alarming and requires policy level changes within the practices of healthcare and youth justice departments in Great Britain. Keeping in view the importance of this topic, this dissertation provides an in-depth knowledge about the current state of affairs in connection with the plight of children and parents involved in youth justice proceedings. The first chapter provides an introduction to the topic, including purpose and objectives and significance of the study. The second chapter presents the literature review, with a prime focus on children's characteristics and involvement of parents during the proceedings. The third chapter covers the methodology - quantitative research method - to augment the credibility of the whole research. The fourth chapter presents the results and findings related to statistical tests. The researcher has also used regression analysis. The fifth chapter concludes the dissertation, providing summary and useful implications and recommendations for future research.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ABSTRACTIII
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1
Background of the Study1
Problem Statement2
Purpose of the Study3
Aims and Objectives of the Study3
Rationale of the Study4
Research Questions4
Significance of the Study5
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW6
Children entering Foster Care6
Parental Involvement in Youth Justice Proceedings9
Child Characteristics10
Sex10
Age10
Environmental Factors11
Income11
Learning or developmental delays12
Exposure to violence12
CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY13
Research Design13
Participants13
Procedure and Measures14
Statistical Tests15
CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION16
Results16
Comparison Analyses between Parents16
Recruitment Location Analyses17
Correlational Analyses18
Descriptive Characteristics of Child Protective Service Subset Sample19