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Review of Research on Vulnerable Young people and Their Transitions to Independent Living

Susan Elsley, Kathryn Backett‐Milburn, Lynn Jamieson

ERA · 2007 · 13 citations · 12 references

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Concepts

EducationSocial SciencesHuman DevelopmentPsychologyAdolescent DevelopmentAdolescent HealthDevelopmental PsychologyChildhood AdversityIndependent LivingPsychosocial DevelopmentSocial VulnerabilityTransition To AdulthoodYouth DevelopmentEmerging Adulthood TransitionRisk Factors In TransitionTransition To IndependenceYouth AutonomyYouth Transition To Adulthood

Abstract

A research review focusing on young people who have been looked after at home and those who have been looked after and accommodated by Local Authorities.

References

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