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CYC-Online, May 2025 (No. 315)
Contents
Editorial Comment: Reforming Out-of-Home Care in Australia | Sarah Grabda
Safety First | Thom Garfat
The Adult Takeover of Childhood | Pamela Paresky
Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Children’s Mental Health | Brittany Smith
The Problem with Goals | Kiaras Gharabaghi
Rhythmicity: Do you Speak the Language? | Ziigwanbinesii Charles
Funding Cuts: The Hidden Costs of Residential Child and Youth Care Safety Nets | Tuhinul Islam
Affirm Life | Hans Skott-Myhre
Postcard from Leon Fulcher | From New Zealand, Making Deals in Youth Work
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