Working Individually and Collectively
Assisting Young People with Cognitive Disability Transitioning from Statutory Systems
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13059936 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jemma Venables (0000-0002-3783-1639, The University of Queensland, corresponding author), Kathy Ellem (0000-0003-2074-9724, The University of Queensland), Caitlin Nathanson (The University of Queensland) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 505-524 |
| Publication date | 2024-08-05 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Applied Youth Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2204-9193 • E-ISSN: 2204-9207 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s43151-024-00141-2 |
| OpenAlex | W4401345498 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 26 |
Young people with cognitive disability exiting statutory child protection and/or youth justice systems are a particularly vulnerable group. They have varied, complex and dynamic needs. These are often poorly responded to, due in part to a lack of formal and informal supports. There remains a lack of specialised supports and a dearth of evidence regarding best practice in supporting this group. This paper explores social work practices which respond to the social isolation of this cohort and the gap in support as young people transition to adulthood. The paper focuses on a group program in Queensland (Australia) which was specifically designed to support young people with a cognitive disability leaving child protection and/or youth justice systems. It reports on a subset of data from a mixed-methods study. It presents the perspectives of the young people and their practitioners regarding the practices that supported the engagement of young people and created opportunities for connection and skill development within the group program. The findings highlight the importance of relationship-driven practices that are supported and resourced by the organisation, and the need for parallel individual and group work processes for achieving positive outcomes with young people with cognitive disability transitioning from statutory systems
Business · Cognition · Cognitive disabilities · Political science · Psychiatry · Statutory law · Applied Psychology · Disability Education and Employment · Healthcare innovation and challenges · Law · Psychology · Retirement, Disability, and Employment
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Organizational Culture and Climate
Transcending the Professional–Client Divide
Youth Practitioners’ Perspectives on Building Agency and Supporting Transitions with and for Young People Experiencing Disadvantage
Being counted? Examining the prevalence of looked‐after disabled children and young people across the UK
Disability practice
Is there a Role for Adult Protection Services in the Lives of Young People with Disabilities Transitioning from Out-of-home Care
The needs and experiences of young people with a disability transitioning from out-of-home care
Successful Qualitative Research
Using research feedback loops to implement a disability case study with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and service providers in regional and remote Australia
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |