The master thesis summarizes the process of achieving independence of young individuals living in the housing units of the Malči Belič Youth Home. Through research, the position of young individuals in the transition period of becoming independent and the support they are receiving in that time is tried to be identified. The theoretical part describes the period of youth and the needs of young individuals, as well as various education types and ways of working with young people. Furthermore, the master thesis deals with the concept of vulnerability and the ways of how to work with vulnerable young individuals. Moreover, the thesis deals with the institutional treatment of young people and the applicable regulation. The empirical part of this thesis is based on qualitative research and consists of open interviews with educators and adolescents.
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