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Research has shown that experiences of childhood abuse and neglect can significantly impact upon all domains of a child’s or young person’s development including physical, psychological, cognitive, behavioural and social. For those... more
Research has shown that experiences of childhood abuse and neglect can significantly impact upon all domains of a child’s or young person’s development including physical, psychological, cognitive, behavioural and social.
For those children and young people involved in the child protection system, such experiences of abuse and/or neglect and the resulting impacts can lead to less than optimal educational and life outcomes.
To help regions and schools support students in out-of-home care (OOHC), this paper provides an overview of research findings in relation to: the impacts of abuse and neglect; the resulting affects on educational achievement; and strategies to enhance academic, social and emotional functioning and participation in school activities.
For those children and young people involved in the child protection system, such experiences of abuse and/or neglect and the resulting impacts can lead to less than optimal educational and life outcomes.
To help regions and schools support students in out-of-home care (OOHC), this paper provides an overview of research findings in relation to: the impacts of abuse and neglect; the resulting affects on educational achievement; and strategies to enhance academic, social and emotional functioning and participation in school activities.