title: The Scottish perspective: a pathway to progress?
abstract: This chapter provides a historical overview of the development of care and aftercare practices in Scotland. It highlights significant developments in legislation and social policy and offers a critical analysis that draws on the author's experience as a practitioner.
authors.affiliation: Robert Gordon University/The Scottish Institute for Residental Childcare, Alberdeen, Scotland.
authors.forename: Jeremy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Millar
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000293:Adolescent; D041923:Adolescent Development; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D005581:Foster Home Care; D006801:Humans; D016134:Organizational Policy; D011640:Public Policy; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012606:Scotland; D012947:Social Work