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Not-Knowing or Knowing Naught: Revisiting the Concept of Collaboration and Expertise in Child and Youth Care Practice

NCJ Number
235930
Journal
Child & Youth Services Volume: 32 Issue: 2 Dated: April - June 2011 Pages: 124-134
Author(s)
Marie Hoskins
Date Published
June 2011
Length
11 pages
Annotation
This article discusses Child and Youth Care practice.
Abstract
This article discusses the complexities associated with adopting a not-knowing stance in Child and Youth Care practice. By highlighting some of the challenges, it also clarifies the distinctions between practitioner lack of knowing how to proceed and an intentional, uncertain attitude when working with children, youth and families. Recommendations or caveats are provided if a practitioner chooses to adopt this kind of orientation to practice. (Published Abstract)