TY  - SER
AU  - Munford, Robyn
AU  - Sanders, Jackie
TI  - Finding meaningful support : : young people's experiences of "risky" environments
PY  - 2016///
PB  - Taylor & Francis, 
KW  - ADOLESCENTS
KW  - ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
KW  - CHILD WELFARE
KW  - VOICES OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
KW  - MĀORI
KW  - MENTAL HEALTH
KW  - PACIFIC PEOPLES
KW  - PASIFIKA
KW  - QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
KW  - SOCIAL SERVICES
KW  - SUPPORT SERVICES
KW  - YOUNG PEOPLE
KW  - NEW ZEALAND
N1  - Australian Social Work, 2016, 69(2): 229-240
N2  - This paper reports on the qualitative phase of a New Zealand study of young people who had been exposed to “risky” environments from a young age. These young people had experienced traumatic events such as abuse, violence, addictions, mental health issues, and many had been excluded from school. The young people (aged between 13 and 17) were users of multiple services (statutory and nongovernmental services including: child welfare, juvenile justice, remedial education, and mental health services). Qualitative interviews (n = 109) explored young people’s experiences in their families, communities, education, and their perspectives on support provided by services and their own support networks. Three thematic clusters emerged as central motifs in young people’s experiences and are the focus of this article: navigating “risky” environments; services and support; and, working to find different pathways. (Authors' abstract). Record #4973
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0312407X.2015.1133682
ER  -