Instability, Homogeneity and Isolation

Abstract

This chapter will explore and analyse the perceptions of the young people and professionals of how certain aspects of the overall policy framework and practices of the care system relate to and influence offending behaviour. It will begin by exploring the impact of placement movement upon already vulnerable young people and go on to discuss how placement size, homogeneity and location have the potential to engender negative reactions. Certainly, the ideals of corporate parenting seem to be something which the care system all too often fails to uphold with young people often feeling powerless to influence their experiences.