An Audit of Children and Young People’s Participation in Decision-Making

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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.

Children and Young Peoples Participation in Decision-Making

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

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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.