In-service training and professional development in residential child and youth care settings: A three sector comparison in Ontario

Residential Treatment for Children and Youth

Volumn 27, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 92-114

  Gharabaghi, Kiaras ^a  

^a RYERSON UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

child welfare; children's mental health; core competencies; private residential services; residential settings; system integration; training and professional development

Indexed keywords

EID: 77954412732     PISSN: 0886571X     EISSN: 15410358     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08865711003712550     Document Type: Article

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