A Course-Based Qualitative Exploration into the Views of CYC Students on the Use of Harm Reduction Strategies for High-Risk Youth

The purpose of this course-based research study was to examine child and youth care (CYC) students’ attitudes toward the use harm-reduction programs services for high-risk youth. In qualitative interpretive inquiry, an open-ended, scenario-based questionnaire used collect data via email. A non-probability purposive sampling strategy applied recruit 16 CYC student participants. thematic analysis method defined by Braun Clarke (2006) identify three main themes: a) a safe place free physical emotional harm, b) relationships really matter, c) support versus control is way.