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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTI

DECLARATIONII

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

Child Protective Services Subset Bivariate ...