The Redidential Center as Political Community:

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  • Michael Forster University of Southern Mississippi

Abstract

A case is made for applying the metaphor of "political community" to the children's residential center. Dimensions of a classical con­ception of political community are explained and contrasted with the typical residential setting. Suggested benefits of political community high­light the promotion of competency, empowerment and sense of efficacy among residents. Several practical suggestions for the advancement of political community are provided.

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Published

1998-03-01

How to Cite

Forster, M. . (1998). The Redidential Center as Political Community:. Journal of Child and Youth Care Work, 12, 6–21. Retrieved from http://acycpjournal.pitt.edu/ojs/jcycw/article/view/258

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