Participation in decision-making in out-of-home care in Australia: What do young people say?

Sharon Bessell*

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    Abstract

    Drawing on qualitative research with 28 young people in Australia, this article explores children and young people's views and experiences of participation in decision-making while in out-of-home care. It initially examines the value of participation, before focusing on two key questions. First, do young people feel they had the opportunity to participate in decisions made about their lives during their time in out-of-home care? Second, on which issues do children and young people in care want to have a say?

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)496-501
    Number of pages6
    JournalChildren and Youth Services Review
    Volume33
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Apr 2011

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