An Audit of Children and Young People’s Participation in Decision-Making
The aim of this study was to document activity in statutory and non-statutory organisations that enables participation by children and young people (under the age of 18) in decision-making that affects their lives.
Contributors
Author: Sandra Roe and Olivia McEvoy
Publisher: DCYA
Date: 2011
Geographic Coverage: Ireland
Type of Resource: Research (Non-Governmental Organisation)
Sector/setting: Local government and services
Vulnerable groups: Children general
Developed with children and young people? Yes
Type of participation: Documenting participation
Availability: Open Access
Keywords: Children, Comhairle na nÓg, Decision-making, HSE, Organisations, Participation, Student Councils, Teachers, Young People
Introduction
The aim of this study was to document activity in statutory and non-statutory organisations that enables participation by children and young people (under the age of 18) in decision-making that affects their lives.