Article(electronic)September 1996
Powerless Children—Powerful Systems
In: Children & society, Volume 10, Issue 3, p. 210-216
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Abstract
This article looks at the needs of children and families now that there is increasing inter‐agency conflict. The situation is considered from the perspective of one agency, educational psychology and it is suggested that the pressures on one agency are common to all agencies. It is argued that the impact of the changes imposed upon agencies conspires to enhance the power of systems and diminish opportunities for children and families to be in control. Examples of effective inter‐agency support and a model of working that facilitates positive outcomes for children and their families are discussed.
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