What is it about?
This takes the idea of 'cruel optimism' and applies this to an analysis of the experiences of vulnerable young people who face precarious circumstances.
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Why is it important?
It identifies the issues for young people who experience precarious circumstances but it also identifies how social workers and other practitioners can provide more effective support to these young people.
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I think it is a useful article because it provides an analysis of the issues but it also explores the key elements of effective practice that has the potential to transform lives and realize positive futures for vulnerable young people.
Robyn Munford
Massey University
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This page is a summary of: Harm, opportunity, optimism: Young people’s negotiation of precarious circumstances, International Social Work, July 2017, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0020872817717322.
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