This article presents a synthesis of what is known about the educational experiences of youth living in residential group care based on a literature review that highlights both the experiences of the youth themselves and the operational context of residential group care in Ontario as it pertains to educational performance. The author argues that…

Among professionals, the use of the time-out room for the control of disturbed children in residential centers evokes varied and sometimes opposing opinions. This study is based on a questionnaire submitted to 50 residential treatment centers. (Editor)

Argues that Kohlberg's theory of moral development and his methods of moral education have special relevance to residential treatment because they (1) provide a framework for understanding the moral decision-making process at various levels of development, and (2) encourage child care professionals of any theoretical or clinical persuasion to…