Exploring the voices of young people in school absenteeism: What schools need to know

Abstract

SCHOOL REFUSAL (SR), a subset of SAPs, has been a focus of clinicians and educators. However, while the efficacy of clinical and school programs has been presented by professionals in the field, there is scant research that features the perspectives of young people. Researchers need to engage with young people and include their voices in the design of school and clinic-based interventions. The research presented in this chapter focuses on the experiences of youth involved in a re-engagement program in Australia and alternative settings in Canada.