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After the abuse-in-care apology, the serious business of redress begins. But survivors say government action to date has been inadequate, and they want greater involvement.
Evidence shows the links between punishment, discipline and behaviour change are weak at best. Good rehabilitation has a therapeutic focus – but this is less popular with politicians and the public.
As many as 100,000 US adolescents currently spend at least part of the year in these therapeutic or disciplinary programs.


