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Case Studies

These case studies highlight good practice in giving children and young people a meaningful voice in decision-making. In all these examples, children and young people were given space, voice, audience, and influence, and had the opportunity to effectively take part in decision-making.

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Youth Voice in a Climate Justice Plan

In October 2019, Foróige’s Reference Panel identified climate justice as an issue affecting all of society and young people in particular.

Foróige
2019

Youth Involvement in a LGBTI+ Youth Strategy

Young people’s involvement in implementing the world’s first LGBTI+ youth strategy.

DCEDIY
2019

Youth Voice on Living in Special Care

Young people’s involvement in improving the experience of living in Ballydowd Special Care Unit.

Tusla Ballydowd Special Care Unit
2021

A Child’s Experience of Being Listened to by a Vet

How the vet ensured that the child was given Space, Voice, Audience and Influence.

An 11 year old girl
2021

Youth Voice in a Halloween Programme

Young people’s involvement in the development of a Halloween Programme in Lava Javas Youth Café, Limerick City.

Limerick Youth Service
2019

A Parent’s Story

A parent’s story about the impact on children of having their voices heard.

A Parent of a 2 Year Old Child
2021