The outcome of institutional youth care compared to non-institutional youth care for children of primary school age and early adolescence: A multi-level meta-analysis

E.L.L. Strijbosch, J.A.M. Huijs, G.J.J.M. Stams, I.B. Wissink, G.H.P. van der Helm, J.J.W. de Swart and Z. van der Veen

Children and Youth Services Review, 2015, vol. 58, issue C, 208-218

Abstract: The outcome of institutional youth care for children is heavily debated. This multilevel meta-analysis aims to address the outcome of institutional youth care compared to non-institutional youth care for children of primary school age and early adolescence in economically developed countries. A gain of knowledge in this area may help the decision for referral of children to institutional youth care or other types of care (e.g., foster care or community-based care), and improve outcomes for children in youth care.

Keywords: Institutional youth care; Outcome; Meta-analysis; Primary school age; Early adolescence; Evidence-based treatment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2015.09.018

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