Chapter 1 -Introduction quantitative and qualitative approaches in combination provides a better ... more Chapter 1 -Introduction quantitative and qualitative approaches in combination provides a better understanding of research problems than either approach alone." For this report, in addition to a literature search, qualitative methods were employed: observation, documentary analysis and interview. Literature was examined in relation to two areas for this report. Firstly, a limited review of strategic planning in the public and non-profit sector was undertaken, before the evaluation team proceeded directly to outlining and using a selected model of strategic planning -the Bryson model -for the purposes of reviewing the process of strategy development in CDI. The Bryson model was selected directly due to its wide use in strategic planning processes in the non-profit sector across the world, Bryson's own direct work with governmental organisations in the Republic of Ireland in the 1990s and the high number of citations his work receives in academic and practice literature. Secondly, the literature pertaining to Comprehensive Community Initiatives was examined. It is important to highlight at this stage that what is presented in this report represents a first examination of the literature on CCIs. Given the known characteristics of CDI, the literature on CCIs will form a continuous reference point for the entire evaluation and therefore will be expanded on over the course of the evaluation. What is outlined in this report is the emergence of CCIs, their main characteristics and challenges in implementing them. Documentary analysis of a range of CDI documents was undertaken. Primarily, and given the nature and scope of this report, setting out the CDI strategy is foremost in this analysis. A close reading of the strategy was undertaken, examining its main principles and points for the development of interview schedules, before a thick, rich description is provided. The strategy forms the basis of Chapter Three. Also examined were the preparatory documents which chart the development of CDI, the consultation process which underpinned it and the audit of services in the area (as of 2005). An initial examination of these documents was undertaken to allow the team familiarise itself with the previous work of CDI. Additionally, minutes of team meetings and of other governance mechanisms were examined. Thematic analysis was used, with terms including strategy, outcomes, consultation, participation, community and service providers looked for. It should be noted that the usefulness of minutes of meetings after the development of strategy is limited given the scope of this report. However, these minutes will become increasingly important as the implementation process of the strategy unfolds and will form a stronger part of data collection and analysis as the evaluation proceeds. The evaluation team sought the advice of CDI team members, past and present, to identify key informants who would provide useful information for the research, while also providing a balance to views expressed. The evaluation team contacted the key informants directly and undertook a mixture of face -to -face and telephone interviews with them. In total, ten interviews were undertaken for the research. Observations generated the least amount of data for this aspect of the evaluation. Understandably, the scope of the report relates to past events and therefore there was no opportunity to observe meetings about the development of the strategy. However, so as to familiarise itself with the workings of CDI, a number of meetings were observed. Unstructured observation was employed so as to begin to understand the wide range of activities which CDI undertakes. Notes generated were from these observation sessions were examined for relevance to the themes outlined above. Data analysis was undertaken in a number of different ways. The qualitative data was analysed using the qualitative data management and analysis package Nvivo. Nvivo permits the development of nodes and sub-nodes as data is entered, managed and analysed, thus creating a comprehensive list of key themes emerging in the interviews. Unstructured reading of documents was initially undertaken to so as to allow the team to familiarise themselves with the breadth and content of them. Following this, each document was re-read to identify a number of themes, in addition to those themes outlined above. Those observation notes which were applicable to the scope of the evaluation were also examined using the themes emerging. The interviews were semi-structured and thus it was more straightforward to thematically group Childhood Development Initiative Process Evaluation Thematic Report No. 1
Child abuse and neglect is a 'wicked problem' (Devaney, J. and Spratt, T. (2009) 'Child abuse as ... more Child abuse and neglect is a 'wicked problem' (Devaney, J. and Spratt, T. (2009) 'Child abuse as a complex and wicked problem: Reflecting on policy developments in the United Kingdom in working with children and families with multiple problems ', Children and Youth Services Review, 31(6),. Child Protection and Welfare (CPW) systems are open systems in which a wide variety of practitioners and families themselves contribute to outcomes. Small interacting changes in one part of a CPW system can lead to unpredictable and systemic effects so linear, technocratic solutions are not sufficient in addressing this complexity. Whilst CPW systems may aim to make clear roles and responsibilities, steered by legislation and regulatory guidance, complex systems do not behave as system designers expect. Recent literature has demonstrated a turn to complexity theory and systems theory concepts for understanding and working in the world of child protection. This article suggests a practice framework based on complexity theory concepts of self-organisation/emergence/adaptation, path-dependency and bifurcation. The utility of the framework is tested by its www.basw.co.uk
Thanks to all those who gave their time and support for the work of this evaluation. Thanks espec... more Thanks to all those who gave their time and support for the work of this evaluation. Thanks especially to those using the services, who participated in the planning group, interviews and who completed questionnaires. Thanks also to various individuals from other services and agencies who gave of their time. Thanks to Eileen Hynes for her work in helping finalise the report. Finally, thanks to the project staff who were always so obliging and supportive to the researchers.
Previous research on young carers has provided data on prevalence, the tasks performed, the impac... more Previous research on young carers has provided data on prevalence, the tasks performed, the impacts on the carer, and the supports they require. However, some in the disability rights movement argue that the numbers of young carers and the negative impacts of caring have been exaggerated, and that the children's rights approach serves to undermine the rights of disabled and/or ill parents. The findings from exploratory research in Ireland suggest that it is not parental illness and/or disability that is a cause for concern, but instead levels of support to and awareness of young carers. It is argued that the term young carer should continue to be used and that services should be developed in Ireland specifically for young carers.
Chapter 5-Findings From The Interviews quantitative and qualitative approaches in combination pro... more Chapter 5-Findings From The Interviews quantitative and qualitative approaches in combination provides a better understanding of research problems than either approach alone." For this report, in addition to a literature search, qualitative methods were employed: observation, documentary analysis and interview. Literature Review Literature was examined in relation to two areas for this report. Firstly, a limited review of strategic planning in the public and non-profit sector was undertaken, before the evaluation team proceeded directly to outlining and using a selected model of strategic planning-the Bryson model-for the purposes of reviewing the process of strategy development in CDI. The Bryson model was selected directly due to its wide use in strategic planning processes in the non-profit sector across the world, Bryson's own direct work with governmental organisations in the Republic of Ireland in the 1990s and the high number of citations his work receives in academic and practice literature. Secondly, the literature pertaining to Comprehensive Community Initiatives was examined. It is important to highlight at this stage that what is presented in this report represents a first examination of the literature on CCIs. Given the known characteristics of CDI, the literature on CCIs will form a continuous reference point for the entire evaluation and therefore will be expanded on over the course of the evaluation. What is outlined in this report is the emergence of CCIs, their main characteristics and challenges in implementing them. Documentary analysis Documentary analysis of a range of CDI documents was undertaken. Primarily, and given the nature and scope of this report, setting out the CDI strategy is foremost in this analysis. A close reading of the strategy was undertaken, examining its main principles and points for the development of interview schedules, before a thick, rich description is provided. The strategy forms the basis of Chapter Three. Also examined were the preparatory documents which chart the development of CDI, the consultation process which underpinned it and the audit of services in the area (as of 2005). An initial examination of these documents was undertaken to allow the team familiarise itself with the previous work of CDI. Additionally, minutes of team meetings and of other governance mechanisms were examined. Thematic analysis was used, with terms including strategy, outcomes, consultation, participation, community and service providers looked for. It should be noted that the usefulness of minutes of meetings after the development of strategy is limited given the scope of this report. However, these minutes will become increasingly important as the implementation process of the strategy unfolds and will form a stronger part of data collection and analysis as the evaluation proceeds. Interviews The evaluation team sought the advice of CDI team members, past and present, to identify key informants who would provide useful information for the research, while also providing a balance to views expressed. The evaluation team contacted the key informants directly and undertook a mixture of face-to-face and telephone interviews with them. In total, ten interviews were undertaken for the research. Observations Observations generated the least amount of data for this aspect of the evaluation. Understandably, the scope of the report relates to past events and therefore there was no opportunity to observe meetings about the development of the strategy. However, so as to familiarise itself with the workings of CDI, a number of meetings were observed. Unstructured observation was employed so as to begin to understand the wide range of activities which CDI undertakes. Notes generated were from these observation sessions were examined for relevance to the themes outlined above. Data Analysis Data analysis was undertaken in a number of different ways. The qualitative data was analysed using the qualitative data management and analysis package Nvivo. Nvivo permits the development of nodes and sub-nodes as data is entered, managed and analysed, thus creating a comprehensive list of key themes emerging in the interviews. Unstructured reading of documents was initially undertaken to so as to allow the team to familiarise themselves with the breadth and content of them. Following this, each document was re-read to identify a number of themes, in addition to those themes outlined above. Those observation notes which were applicable to the scope of the evaluation were also examined using the themes emerging. The interviews were semi-structured and thus it was more straightforward to thematically group Childhood Development Initiative Process Evaluation Thematic Report No.
Chapter 1-Introduction 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Background to Tallaght West Childhood Development Ini... more Chapter 1-Introduction 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Background to Tallaght West Childhood Development Initiative 1.3 Background to the Evaluation 1.4 Report Two: Working Together and Service Integration. 1.5 Methodology for Report Two 1.6 Layout of the Report Chapter 2-Literature Review 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Terminology and Working Definition of this Study 2.3 Origins of Working Together as relating to Children and Young People 2.4 Working Together at the Strategic Level-Models of Interagency Working 2.5 Service Integration-Working Together on the Ground for Service Users 2.5.1 Communities of Practice as Service Integration 2.6 Benefits and Challenges 2.6.1 Benefits 2.6.2 Challenges 2.7 Facilitators 2.7.1 A Shared Vision and Understanding 2.7.2 Resources 2.7.3 Clarification of Roles and Responsibilities 2.7.4 Multiagency Steering or Management Group 2.7.5 Plans and Processes
All states grapple with the challenges of protecting children and ensuring their development. For... more All states grapple with the challenges of protecting children and ensuring their development. For minority world states, whilst there is a longer history of established systems focused on the protection and welfare of children, transformation and change are ever-present characteristics of such systems—reflecting the ongoing pursuit of greater effectiveness in meeting the needs of service users. Recent trends suggest an increased focus on prevention and family support amongst child protection systems, with some national and regional states re-organising services in this direction. Alongside these central policy and practice reforms, academic literature has emerged to support those considering and planning for system change and improvement in child protection. In this article, we first propose a conceptual framework for studying system change in child protection, building on the work of Coffman and Wulczyn, but incorporating three further orientations: system culture and climate; implementation science; and leadership. Secondly, using Ireland’s experience of developing and strengthening the prevention and family support dimensions of its child protection system as a case study, we assess the value of the framework and possible revisions to it for future use.
The focus of this collection is the promise of public health approaches to child protection and w... more The focus of this collection is the promise of public health approaches to child protection and welfare systems development and delivery, and this chapter is a case study of what such an approach looks like in practice. It is built on the experience of a programme of action developed in the Republic of Ireland – the Programme for Prevention, Partnership and Family Support (PPFS) – that brings together a constellation of strategies that align well with a public health approach. The chapter comprises accounts of the PPFS Programme, the social and policy context within which it emerged, the main theoretical strands informing it, and its attendant research and evaluation study. The case study is then reimagined as a public health programme, using Scott et al.’s (Trauma, Violence, & Abuse 17:408–419, 2016) framework as a guide, and a number of implications for a public health approach to child protection and welfare elaborated. These include the potential to transform how we respond to children and their families who are in need of support and assistance with greater population-wide awareness and responsibility in this regard. A critical component of this approach is sustainable, interagency, multi-disciplinary practice. Moreover, it presents opportunities to engage with the views and perspectives of children, young people and their families as part of this process.
DISCLAIMER Although the author(s) and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the informa... more DISCLAIMER Although the author(s) and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information in this report was correct at press time, the author or publisher do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. 2 Methodology 2.1 Data Collection The main methodology for this research was desktop web-based searching. Data was sought on key jurisdictions under four overarching categories: Child protection and welfare policy and legislative context: e.g. key legislative provision, location within overall social and public policy. Key definitions: e.g. how core abuse, care and other categories are defined. Data collection and presentation methodologies: e.g. what is the context of data generated for national purposes, how it is presented. Data: e.g. what data is available that can be accessed for data comparison purposes. Additionally, academic literature on comparing child protection and welfare systems was sought building a number of key texts, for example, Gilbert et al (2011), Munro et al (2011), Lonne et al. (2009). 2.2 Search Strategy Using the Google search engine, the initial web searches sought data provided in official publications which are available on the websites of the various child protection and welfare agencies within the jurisdictions of Northern
Atlantic Philanthropies; Barnardo?s Northern Ireland; Department of Education and Skills; Departm... more Atlantic Philanthropies; Barnardo?s Northern Ireland; Department of Education and Skills; Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety; Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform; Eastern Childcare Partnership; Family Support Agency; Health Service Executive
The mission of the Centre is to help create the conditions for excellent policies, services, and ... more The mission of the Centre is to help create the conditions for excellent policies, services, and practices that improve the lives of children, youth, and families through research, education, and service development. The UCFRC has an extensive network of relationships and research collaborations internationally and is widely recognised for its core expertise in the areas of Family Support and Youth Development.
Chapter 1 -Introduction quantitative and qualitative approaches in combination provides a better ... more Chapter 1 -Introduction quantitative and qualitative approaches in combination provides a better understanding of research problems than either approach alone." For this report, in addition to a literature search, qualitative methods were employed: observation, documentary analysis and interview. Literature was examined in relation to two areas for this report. Firstly, a limited review of strategic planning in the public and non-profit sector was undertaken, before the evaluation team proceeded directly to outlining and using a selected model of strategic planning -the Bryson model -for the purposes of reviewing the process of strategy development in CDI. The Bryson model was selected directly due to its wide use in strategic planning processes in the non-profit sector across the world, Bryson's own direct work with governmental organisations in the Republic of Ireland in the 1990s and the high number of citations his work receives in academic and practice literature. Secondly, the literature pertaining to Comprehensive Community Initiatives was examined. It is important to highlight at this stage that what is presented in this report represents a first examination of the literature on CCIs. Given the known characteristics of CDI, the literature on CCIs will form a continuous reference point for the entire evaluation and therefore will be expanded on over the course of the evaluation. What is outlined in this report is the emergence of CCIs, their main characteristics and challenges in implementing them. Documentary analysis of a range of CDI documents was undertaken. Primarily, and given the nature and scope of this report, setting out the CDI strategy is foremost in this analysis. A close reading of the strategy was undertaken, examining its main principles and points for the development of interview schedules, before a thick, rich description is provided. The strategy forms the basis of Chapter Three. Also examined were the preparatory documents which chart the development of CDI, the consultation process which underpinned it and the audit of services in the area (as of 2005). An initial examination of these documents was undertaken to allow the team familiarise itself with the previous work of CDI. Additionally, minutes of team meetings and of other governance mechanisms were examined. Thematic analysis was used, with terms including strategy, outcomes, consultation, participation, community and service providers looked for. It should be noted that the usefulness of minutes of meetings after the development of strategy is limited given the scope of this report. However, these minutes will become increasingly important as the implementation process of the strategy unfolds and will form a stronger part of data collection and analysis as the evaluation proceeds. The evaluation team sought the advice of CDI team members, past and present, to identify key informants who would provide useful information for the research, while also providing a balance to views expressed. The evaluation team contacted the key informants directly and undertook a mixture of face -to -face and telephone interviews with them. In total, ten interviews were undertaken for the research. Observations generated the least amount of data for this aspect of the evaluation. Understandably, the scope of the report relates to past events and therefore there was no opportunity to observe meetings about the development of the strategy. However, so as to familiarise itself with the workings of CDI, a number of meetings were observed. Unstructured observation was employed so as to begin to understand the wide range of activities which CDI undertakes. Notes generated were from these observation sessions were examined for relevance to the themes outlined above. Data analysis was undertaken in a number of different ways. The qualitative data was analysed using the qualitative data management and analysis package Nvivo. Nvivo permits the development of nodes and sub-nodes as data is entered, managed and analysed, thus creating a comprehensive list of key themes emerging in the interviews. Unstructured reading of documents was initially undertaken to so as to allow the team to familiarise themselves with the breadth and content of them. Following this, each document was re-read to identify a number of themes, in addition to those themes outlined above. Those observation notes which were applicable to the scope of the evaluation were also examined using the themes emerging. The interviews were semi-structured and thus it was more straightforward to thematically group Childhood Development Initiative Process Evaluation Thematic Report No. 1
Child abuse and neglect is a 'wicked problem' (Devaney, J. and Spratt, T. (2009) 'Child abuse as ... more Child abuse and neglect is a 'wicked problem' (Devaney, J. and Spratt, T. (2009) 'Child abuse as a complex and wicked problem: Reflecting on policy developments in the United Kingdom in working with children and families with multiple problems ', Children and Youth Services Review, 31(6),. Child Protection and Welfare (CPW) systems are open systems in which a wide variety of practitioners and families themselves contribute to outcomes. Small interacting changes in one part of a CPW system can lead to unpredictable and systemic effects so linear, technocratic solutions are not sufficient in addressing this complexity. Whilst CPW systems may aim to make clear roles and responsibilities, steered by legislation and regulatory guidance, complex systems do not behave as system designers expect. Recent literature has demonstrated a turn to complexity theory and systems theory concepts for understanding and working in the world of child protection. This article suggests a practice framework based on complexity theory concepts of self-organisation/emergence/adaptation, path-dependency and bifurcation. The utility of the framework is tested by its www.basw.co.uk
Thanks to all those who gave their time and support for the work of this evaluation. Thanks espec... more Thanks to all those who gave their time and support for the work of this evaluation. Thanks especially to those using the services, who participated in the planning group, interviews and who completed questionnaires. Thanks also to various individuals from other services and agencies who gave of their time. Thanks to Eileen Hynes for her work in helping finalise the report. Finally, thanks to the project staff who were always so obliging and supportive to the researchers.
Previous research on young carers has provided data on prevalence, the tasks performed, the impac... more Previous research on young carers has provided data on prevalence, the tasks performed, the impacts on the carer, and the supports they require. However, some in the disability rights movement argue that the numbers of young carers and the negative impacts of caring have been exaggerated, and that the children's rights approach serves to undermine the rights of disabled and/or ill parents. The findings from exploratory research in Ireland suggest that it is not parental illness and/or disability that is a cause for concern, but instead levels of support to and awareness of young carers. It is argued that the term young carer should continue to be used and that services should be developed in Ireland specifically for young carers.
Chapter 5-Findings From The Interviews quantitative and qualitative approaches in combination pro... more Chapter 5-Findings From The Interviews quantitative and qualitative approaches in combination provides a better understanding of research problems than either approach alone." For this report, in addition to a literature search, qualitative methods were employed: observation, documentary analysis and interview. Literature Review Literature was examined in relation to two areas for this report. Firstly, a limited review of strategic planning in the public and non-profit sector was undertaken, before the evaluation team proceeded directly to outlining and using a selected model of strategic planning-the Bryson model-for the purposes of reviewing the process of strategy development in CDI. The Bryson model was selected directly due to its wide use in strategic planning processes in the non-profit sector across the world, Bryson's own direct work with governmental organisations in the Republic of Ireland in the 1990s and the high number of citations his work receives in academic and practice literature. Secondly, the literature pertaining to Comprehensive Community Initiatives was examined. It is important to highlight at this stage that what is presented in this report represents a first examination of the literature on CCIs. Given the known characteristics of CDI, the literature on CCIs will form a continuous reference point for the entire evaluation and therefore will be expanded on over the course of the evaluation. What is outlined in this report is the emergence of CCIs, their main characteristics and challenges in implementing them. Documentary analysis Documentary analysis of a range of CDI documents was undertaken. Primarily, and given the nature and scope of this report, setting out the CDI strategy is foremost in this analysis. A close reading of the strategy was undertaken, examining its main principles and points for the development of interview schedules, before a thick, rich description is provided. The strategy forms the basis of Chapter Three. Also examined were the preparatory documents which chart the development of CDI, the consultation process which underpinned it and the audit of services in the area (as of 2005). An initial examination of these documents was undertaken to allow the team familiarise itself with the previous work of CDI. Additionally, minutes of team meetings and of other governance mechanisms were examined. Thematic analysis was used, with terms including strategy, outcomes, consultation, participation, community and service providers looked for. It should be noted that the usefulness of minutes of meetings after the development of strategy is limited given the scope of this report. However, these minutes will become increasingly important as the implementation process of the strategy unfolds and will form a stronger part of data collection and analysis as the evaluation proceeds. Interviews The evaluation team sought the advice of CDI team members, past and present, to identify key informants who would provide useful information for the research, while also providing a balance to views expressed. The evaluation team contacted the key informants directly and undertook a mixture of face-to-face and telephone interviews with them. In total, ten interviews were undertaken for the research. Observations Observations generated the least amount of data for this aspect of the evaluation. Understandably, the scope of the report relates to past events and therefore there was no opportunity to observe meetings about the development of the strategy. However, so as to familiarise itself with the workings of CDI, a number of meetings were observed. Unstructured observation was employed so as to begin to understand the wide range of activities which CDI undertakes. Notes generated were from these observation sessions were examined for relevance to the themes outlined above. Data Analysis Data analysis was undertaken in a number of different ways. The qualitative data was analysed using the qualitative data management and analysis package Nvivo. Nvivo permits the development of nodes and sub-nodes as data is entered, managed and analysed, thus creating a comprehensive list of key themes emerging in the interviews. Unstructured reading of documents was initially undertaken to so as to allow the team to familiarise themselves with the breadth and content of them. Following this, each document was re-read to identify a number of themes, in addition to those themes outlined above. Those observation notes which were applicable to the scope of the evaluation were also examined using the themes emerging. The interviews were semi-structured and thus it was more straightforward to thematically group Childhood Development Initiative Process Evaluation Thematic Report No.
Chapter 1-Introduction 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Background to Tallaght West Childhood Development Ini... more Chapter 1-Introduction 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Background to Tallaght West Childhood Development Initiative 1.3 Background to the Evaluation 1.4 Report Two: Working Together and Service Integration. 1.5 Methodology for Report Two 1.6 Layout of the Report Chapter 2-Literature Review 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Terminology and Working Definition of this Study 2.3 Origins of Working Together as relating to Children and Young People 2.4 Working Together at the Strategic Level-Models of Interagency Working 2.5 Service Integration-Working Together on the Ground for Service Users 2.5.1 Communities of Practice as Service Integration 2.6 Benefits and Challenges 2.6.1 Benefits 2.6.2 Challenges 2.7 Facilitators 2.7.1 A Shared Vision and Understanding 2.7.2 Resources 2.7.3 Clarification of Roles and Responsibilities 2.7.4 Multiagency Steering or Management Group 2.7.5 Plans and Processes
All states grapple with the challenges of protecting children and ensuring their development. For... more All states grapple with the challenges of protecting children and ensuring their development. For minority world states, whilst there is a longer history of established systems focused on the protection and welfare of children, transformation and change are ever-present characteristics of such systems—reflecting the ongoing pursuit of greater effectiveness in meeting the needs of service users. Recent trends suggest an increased focus on prevention and family support amongst child protection systems, with some national and regional states re-organising services in this direction. Alongside these central policy and practice reforms, academic literature has emerged to support those considering and planning for system change and improvement in child protection. In this article, we first propose a conceptual framework for studying system change in child protection, building on the work of Coffman and Wulczyn, but incorporating three further orientations: system culture and climate; implementation science; and leadership. Secondly, using Ireland’s experience of developing and strengthening the prevention and family support dimensions of its child protection system as a case study, we assess the value of the framework and possible revisions to it for future use.
The focus of this collection is the promise of public health approaches to child protection and w... more The focus of this collection is the promise of public health approaches to child protection and welfare systems development and delivery, and this chapter is a case study of what such an approach looks like in practice. It is built on the experience of a programme of action developed in the Republic of Ireland – the Programme for Prevention, Partnership and Family Support (PPFS) – that brings together a constellation of strategies that align well with a public health approach. The chapter comprises accounts of the PPFS Programme, the social and policy context within which it emerged, the main theoretical strands informing it, and its attendant research and evaluation study. The case study is then reimagined as a public health programme, using Scott et al.’s (Trauma, Violence, & Abuse 17:408–419, 2016) framework as a guide, and a number of implications for a public health approach to child protection and welfare elaborated. These include the potential to transform how we respond to children and their families who are in need of support and assistance with greater population-wide awareness and responsibility in this regard. A critical component of this approach is sustainable, interagency, multi-disciplinary practice. Moreover, it presents opportunities to engage with the views and perspectives of children, young people and their families as part of this process.
DISCLAIMER Although the author(s) and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the informa... more DISCLAIMER Although the author(s) and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information in this report was correct at press time, the author or publisher do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. 2 Methodology 2.1 Data Collection The main methodology for this research was desktop web-based searching. Data was sought on key jurisdictions under four overarching categories: Child protection and welfare policy and legislative context: e.g. key legislative provision, location within overall social and public policy. Key definitions: e.g. how core abuse, care and other categories are defined. Data collection and presentation methodologies: e.g. what is the context of data generated for national purposes, how it is presented. Data: e.g. what data is available that can be accessed for data comparison purposes. Additionally, academic literature on comparing child protection and welfare systems was sought building a number of key texts, for example, Gilbert et al (2011), Munro et al (2011), Lonne et al. (2009). 2.2 Search Strategy Using the Google search engine, the initial web searches sought data provided in official publications which are available on the websites of the various child protection and welfare agencies within the jurisdictions of Northern
Atlantic Philanthropies; Barnardo?s Northern Ireland; Department of Education and Skills; Departm... more Atlantic Philanthropies; Barnardo?s Northern Ireland; Department of Education and Skills; Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety; Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform; Eastern Childcare Partnership; Family Support Agency; Health Service Executive
The mission of the Centre is to help create the conditions for excellent policies, services, and ... more The mission of the Centre is to help create the conditions for excellent policies, services, and practices that improve the lives of children, youth, and families through research, education, and service development. The UCFRC has an extensive network of relationships and research collaborations internationally and is widely recognised for its core expertise in the areas of Family Support and Youth Development.
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