Friend or Foe

Authors

  • David Swenson College of St. Scholastica
  • Richard Wolleat Northwood Children's Services, Duluth, MN
  • Dean C. Grace Northwood Children's Services, Duluth, MN

Abstract

The nature of treating high risk youth carries with it the corresponding risk to the treatment facility of violation of regulation due to accidents, acting out behavior, or malpractice. State Departments of Human Services (DHS) are mandated to investigate such violations, and may do so with either an adversarial or collaborative style. Although both the DHS and facility have the same objective of ensuring appropriate treatment of youth, the style of investigation may leaving lasting impact on the treatment staff and programs that undermine their mutual goal. This study examines the relationship between investigation style and its impact on the facility and staff, and makes recommendations for constructively dealing with the stress.

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Published

2002-03-01

How to Cite

Swenson, D. ., Wolleat, R., & Grace, D. C. (2002). Friend or Foe. Journal of Child and Youth Care Work, 17, 204–217. Retrieved from https://acycpjournal.pitt.edu/ojs/jcycw/article/view/336

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Contributions to Research