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A Model for coordination

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 February 2016

Jennifer J. Luntz
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Abstract

This article argues that clear coordination structures are essential if collaboration around the complex needs of a small subcategory of seriously emotionally disturbed children and adolescents requiring multi-agency involvement is to be successful. A model of coordination which evolved out of a project conducted in the western suburbs of Melbourne during 1992-1993 is described. Although expensive to implement this model would be less costly than the current unsatisfactory situation where much time and effort is expended by a number of workers from a range of agencies, often for very little return.

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Children Australia , Volume 21 , Issue 1 , 1996 , pp. 13 - 18
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996

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