Documents a range of abuse occurring in ‘caring’ and ‘protective’ institutions, with particular reference to the Australian case. This book draws on theoretical frameworks to explore issues of trust and…

This book draws on the voices of disadvantaged young people born since the early 1980s to document their experiences of increased unemployment and inequality. The authors highlight how this generational…

An introduction to the process of social policy making in Australia. The authors emphasise the intensely human and political nature of the development of social services and programs, illustrating their…