Research suggests that involving young people in decision-making can boost their confidence and self-worth. But despite legal provisions, they often lack meaningful opportunities to participate in care-planning meetings. The Independent Review of Children’s Social Care recommends investing in advocacy services to empower young people and address power imbalances. However, more research is needed to understand the impact of advocacy services on care-experienced youth. Read More
What are the service outcomes for criminally exploited children?
This project will examine the referral routes, service approaches, interventions and education, health, social care and offending outcomes for criminally exploited children in two local authorities. Read More
The Welsh Basic Income Evaluation
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For young people from young people
Co-developing a hub of mental health resources tried, tested and recommended by care-experienced young people for care-experienced young people. Read More
Post-18 support for young people leaving care
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How can we improve the experiences and outcomes of autistic children in care? A mixed methods study of needs, services, and good practice
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Enhancing Understandings of Risky Behaviours
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Family VOICE: Family Group Conferencing for Children and Families
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Snakes and Ladders: Developing a training tool for use in the youth justice system
The aim of this 15-month project is to develop a prototype of a training tool which represents a young person’s journey through the youth justice system including the various challenges that they may face. Overview Understanding how best to support individual young people as they progress through the youth justice system is contingent upon the practitioner… Read More
Looked after children in the youth justice system A mixed methods feasibility study
Children looked after who have come into contact with the law are some of the most vulnerable members of society… Read More
