Abstract:This article explores the current status of professional development within the child and youth care field. Pre-service, inservice and professional development activities and systems are critically examined in residential and nonresidential contexts, and barriers to more effective training within the field are identified. While there has been considerable effort both in terms of research and practice with respect to pre-service curriculum development, it is argued that in-service training for practitioners is … Show more
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