Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre
Children who do not follow the conditions of a community or custody order may be returned to court and re-sentenced. In response to this breach of conditions, they may receive a more restrictive order or a return to custody, regardless of whether they have committed further offences. This can affect their education, relationships and wellbeing.… Read More
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Overview Parents involved with children’s social care often describe feeling frightened, confused or powerless, particularly during child protection processes. This can make it harder for parents and professionals to work together and for parents to take part meaningfully in decisions about their children. Parental advocacy provides parents with support, advice or representation as they navigate… Read More
Sure Start (Northern Ireland) is a flagship policy that aims to reduce health and educational inequalities in the early years and beyond. For more than two decades, Sure Start has supported families with children aged 0 to 4 living in the most deprived areas of the country. Read More
Overview The registration and regulation of such staff has the potential to have an impact not only on registrants, but also on the lives of those who use their services. However, there is a lack of research that explores whether these aspirations are realised. Devolution has also seen significant divergence between the nations of the… Read More
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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
A mixed-methods, realist evaluation of the first Family Drug and Alcohol Court in Wales. Read More
An exploratory study of supervision for child protection professionals working in multidisciplinary teams across seven European countries. Read More
