Does Placing Children in Out-of-Home Care Affect Their Future Criminality?

Children unable to live at home due to difficult conditions or due to their own risky behavior may be placed in out-of-home care by social services. Separating a child from his or her family represents a major intervention that requires careful consideration regarding the risks and benefits for the family and the child. In this report, economist Matthew Lindquist presents an overview of the resea...